A. Towing Authorized; Contract for Towing: The City may contract with a towing company (hereinafter referred to as "towing company") for the purpose of towing vehicles or trailers pursuant to this chapter and City Code.
1. Upon contracting with a towing company, the City may post signs on City property identifying the tow company the City has contracted with for the purpose of towing vehicles or trailers parked in violation of City code.
B. Authority of Towing Company: The towing company shall only be authorized to tow a vehicle or trailer pursuant to this chapter upon request of an authorized City official, which may include the mayor, city clerk, code enforcement officer, police officer, or county sheriff deputy. The vehicle or trailer may be towed to a place of safety as designated by the City, or may alternatively be towed to a place of storage under the control of the tow company.
C. Parking Citation Not Required: A parking citation is not required to be issued in order for the City to tow, or have towed, a vehicle or trailer pursuant to this article.
D. Lien Against Towed Vehicle: Upon performing an authorized tow, a tow company may obtain a possessory lien on the vehicle or trailer in accordance with state law related to possessory liens. (Ord. 2022-10-7, 10-10-2022)