(A) In addition to all other remedies provided by law for the abatement of a public nuisance, a police officer may order a junk vehicle or part, or parts thereof, removed.
(B) A police officer who finds a junk vehicle or parts shall place upon or attach to 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;
(2) The vehicle or parts are considered abandoned;
(3) The vehicle or parts will be removed after 72 hours, or earlier if health or safety reasons require such time be reduced or eliminated;
(4) The person who owns the vehicle or parts will be held responsible for all costs incidental to the removal, impoundment and disposal of the vehicle or parts;
(5) The person who owns the vehicle or parts may avoid costs by removal of said vehicle or parts within 72 hours, or earlier if health or safety reasons require such time be reduced or eliminated.
(C) A copy of the notice shall also be placed at, on or in a prominent location on any building on the real estate or the real estate itself.
(Ord. 2000-5, passed 11-20-00)