10.94.060: REMOVAL OF VEHICLES OR TRAILERS:
Within the time for removal set forth in the notice for removal, or in the case of private property within forty eight (48) hours of the date on which an order is entered by the city manager or his/her designee affirming the determination of the city manager or his/her designee or the police chief, the owner of the wrecked or inoperable motor vehicle or inoperable trailer and the owner or occupant of the private property on which the same is located, either or all of them, shall cause the removal of the aforesaid vehicle or trailer. If the violation is not remedied within the time set forth herein, the city manager or his/her designee or the police chief shall have the right to take or cause the taking of possession of the wrecked or inoperable motor vehicle or inoperable trailer and remove it or cause it to be removed from the premises. In the event of removal and disposition of the wrecked or inoperable motor vehicle or inoperable trailer, the owner of the wrecked or inoperable motor vehicle or inoperable trailer and owner and/or occupant of the private property from which the wrecked or inoperable motor vehicle or inoperable trailer is removed shall each be jointly and severally liable for the costs and expenses incurred in so doing and the city and/or the private wrecker or towing service(s) shall each possess a special lien to secure payment of such costs as each incurs, if any. It is unlawful for any person to interfere with, hinder or refuse or attempt to interfere with, hinder or refuse to allow the city manager or his/her designee or the police chief to enter upon public or private property for the purpose of removing a wrecked or inoperable motor vehicle or inoperable trailer under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1735 § 1, 1998)