(A) An officer who finds a vehicle or parts believed to be abandoned shall attach in a prominent place 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;
(4) The person who owns the vehicle will be held responsible for all costs incidental to the removal, storage, and disposal of the vehicle; and
(5) The person who owns the vehicle may avoid costs by removal of the vehicle or parts within 72 hours.
(B) If the tagged vehicle or parts are not removed within the 72-hour period, the officer shall prepare a written abandoned vehicle report of the vehicle or parts including information on the condition, missing parts and other facts that might substantiate that the market value is less than $100. Photographs shall be taken to describe the condition of the vehicle or parts.
(Ord. 2000-198, passed 12-20-2000)