(A) No person shall abandon or permit the abandonment of a vehicle or parts on any public property or on any private property in a location visible from public property. A vehicle or parts covered with a tarpaulin, plastic, vinyl, rubber or textile covering is considered visible.
(B) An officer who finds a vehicle or parts believed to be abandoned shall attach, in a prominent place on the vehicle or parts, a notice tag containing the following information:
(1) The date, time, officer’s name, public agency and address and telephone number to contact for information; and
(2) The vehicle or parts are considered abandoned.
(3) The vehicle or parts will be removed after 72 hours (or after 24 hours if located on a highway designated as part of the state highway system).
(4) The owner will be held responsible for all costs incidental to the removal, storage and disposal of the vehicle or parts.
(5) The owner may avoid costs of the removal of the vehicle or parts within 72 hours (or 24 hours if located on a highway designated as part of the state highway system).
(`90 Code, § 9.38.020) (Ord. 94-14, passed 5-3-1994; Am. Ord. 2022-30, passed 8-9-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
Cross-reference:
Municipal ordinance bureau and civil penalties, see Ch. 34