(a) There are hereby created and established motor vehicle pounds at the following locations:
(1) Village of Highland Hills Public Works Yard 10100 Aurora Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio
(2) Kelly's Towing
(b) Any change of ownership or location of any of the organizations mentioned in subsection (a) of this section shall require approval of Village Council.
(c) Towing companies shall be open to the public for the release of impounded vehicles at a minimum from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week and shall respond to calls twenty-four hours a day.
(d) The Village Police Department shall be open to the public for release of impounded vehicles during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week.
(e) All private motor vehicle pound facilities shall maintain in operable condition a sufficient number of approved tow trucks, one of which shall be equipped to tow front wheel drive vehicles without damage. Each motor vehicle pound shall also own a motorcycle trailer or other acceptable means of carrying a motorcycle in an upright position. In addition, each vehicle pound shall provide on-site storage for a minimum of twenty vehicles outside, plus storage space for a minimum of three additional vehicles inside. All motor vehicle pound storage areas shall be secured by a solid fence or wall not less than eight feet in height or six feet if provided with arm extensions and barbed wire. The fence shall be well-maintained and in good appearance at all times.
(f) Tow truck chassis shall be rated by the manufacturer at one ton or more. Each vehicle must be equipped with:
(1) One rear-view mirror on each side;
(2) Winch or boom rated by the manufacturer as having a four-ton capacity and equipped with steel cable having a minimum diameter of 3/8 inch;
(3) At least one amber flashing light, and one work light situated so as to illuminate the winching or craning operations at night;
(4) The following additional equipment:
A. One set of dolly wheels;
B. Two pickup chains, eight foot minimum;
C. One broom and shovel;
D. One all-purpose fire extinguisher maintained in operable condition;
E. Three flares;
F. One snatch block;
G. A set of hand tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters and wrenches;
H. Rope or line to tie the steering wheel;
I. Three triangle reflectors;
J. Jumper cables;
K. Operable two-way radio;
L. Any other equipment which may be deemed necessary in the future by the Police Towing Review Board.
(g) Motor vehicle pound facilities, including outside storage areas, may be located outside of the corporate limits of the Village but shall be within ten miles of the Village corporate limits.
(h) Towing companies shall have an operable fax machine or other device capable of electronic communication.
(Ord. 2020-30. Passed 4-15-20.)