356.04 TRESPASSING VEHICLES PROHIBITED.

   (a)   No person shall leave any vehicle on private property without permission of the person having the right to possession of such real property.

   (b)   If the sign required under Section 356.04(c) is posted, any member of the Police Department or the owner of the real property where the vehicle is located is hereby authorized, upon the request of a person having possession of said private real property, whether as the owner, lessees or other occupant, to remove a vehicle that has been parked on private real property without the permission of such person, to a suitable storage area, and the charge the owner of such vehicle for the removal and storage. Without compliance with these Sections, the City of Kent will not aid in towing, impoundment or disposal of vehicles.

   (c)   Before any member of the Police Department assumes the responsibility of removing any vehicle from private real property as provided in Section 356.04, the person who is in possession of such real property shall post on his/her private real property a sign not smaller than twelve inches by twenty-four inches that specifically states the language set forth below and the name, address and telephone number of the owner or operator:

"This is a private parking area and vehicles parking without permission are in violation of a Kent City Ordinance and may be towed at the expense of the owner of the vehicle, who may also receive a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Name of Operator or Owner

      Address

      Telephone"

   (d)   The posting of such sign shall not be required upon private residential property, where there are two or fewer living units.

   (e)   (1)   Where there is no sign posted pursuant to Section 356.04(c), removal of a trespassing vehicle shall be done pursuant to Section 356.09.

      (2)   Where a vehicle is removed and not claimed under this section, it shall be disposed of pursuant to Section 356.11.