As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(a) Business. The physical place/establishment where employees report to work, equipment is stored and dispatched to and from, all company dealings take place, record keeping and daily activity, etc. is performed.
(b) Chief of Police. The Chief of Police of the City of Johnstown Police Department or his/her designee.
(c) City. The City of Johnstown, County of Cambria, and State of Pennsylvania.
(d) Custodian. A person having permission from the vehicle owner to exercise care and/or control over a vehicle.
(e) Storage Facility. A secured area for the storage of towed vehicles. The storage facility shall be, at minimum, enclosed by a secured fence or building. When enclosed by a fence, the fence shall be a minimum of six feet in height and made of a sturdy material such as chain link, wooden slats, or other material approved by the Chief of Police or his designee. All gates shall be secured with locks or other security mechanisms to reasonably prevent entry by unauthorized persons.
(f) Timely Response. Generally means twenty minutes or less from the time a towing company is requested until the wrecker arrives at the scene. At times there may be circumstances beyond a tower’s control that makes it impossible for a towing company to arrive within twenty minutes.
(g) Towing Company. Any business engaged in the towing, removing or storing of motor vehicles at the request of the City of Johnstown. This includes the towing company owner and its employees.
(h) Towing Rotation List. The list of licensed towing companies maintained by the Chief of Police.
(i) Vehicle. For the purposes of this chapter, all automobiles, trucks, truck tractors, trailers and other vehicles of any kind shall hereafter be referred to as “vehicles.”
(j) Wrecker. A vehicle designed and used for removing and transporting motor vehicles. This term shall also include a rollback truck, tow truck or other vehicles commonly used to perform towing services.
(Ord. 5279. Passed 12-11-19.)