A. Investigation; Notice Of Violation: It shall be the duty of the chief of police, whenever a discarded vehicle is found upon private property, to:
1. Make an investigation to discover the owner of the vehicle and the person in charge of the property upon which such vehicle is located, and give written notice to them by personal service or by registered or certified mail, that the vehicle is in violation of this chapter; and
2. If the owner of the vehicle is not found, to place a notice upon the windshield, or some other part of the vehicle where it can be easily seen.
B. Remedial Action: The notice shall state that a certain discarded vehicle is in violation of this chapter and that within ten (10) days of the day of the sending or posting of the notice:
1. The vehicle must be removed from the city, or to the storage yard of a business enterprise dealing in junked vehicles lawfully conducted within the city; or
2. The vehicle must be completely enclosed within a building.
C. Request For Appearance Before Council: The notice shall also state that the alternative to compliance with subsection B of this section is to petition the city recorder and request in writing appearance before the city council within ten (10) days of sending or posting of the notice and show cause why such vehicle should not be immediately abated as provided in this chapter.
D. Failure To Comply; City Removal: The notice shall also state that failure to comply with this chapter authorizes the city to remove the vehicle and charge the cost. (1962 Code § 4-8-4)