A. Notice Required: Upon performing a tow, the towing company shall send notice to the registered owner of the towed vehicle or trailer at the address on file with the Department of Transportation. Notice shall be sent by certified mail within forty-eight hours, excluding weekends and holidays.
B. Content: The notice shall include the following:
1. Inform the owner that the vehicle or trailer has been towed pursuant to the applicable City Code and this chapter.
2. Identify the vehicle or trailer by make, model year, model, identification number, license plate number, mileage, and state of registration.
3. The name and telephone number of the towing company that performed the tow;
4. The date and time of the tow;
5. Identify where the vehicle or trailer was removed from and where it is currently located;
6. Describe the requirements for retrieving the vehicle or trailer from impound (if impounded).
7. State that the vehicle or trailer can be sold for tow and storage charges, and unpaid parking fines, if not claimed within thirty (30) days from the date of mailing of the notice.
8. Describe the procedure for obtaining a hearing. (Ord. 2022-10-7, 10-10-2022)