(A) Micromobility vehicles may be impounded by any traffic officer or duly authorized city employee because:
(1) The micromobility vehicle was found improperly attached in violation of § 121.06.
(2) The micromobility vehicle was found unattended and blocking traffic or public infrastructure, or otherwise compromising public safety.
(3) The micromobility vehicle is part of a licensed micromobility vehicle sharing operation and is found in violation of one or more provisions of this chapter.
(4) The micromobility vehicle is found in violation of one or more of the terms of a contract or license issued under § 121.02 herein.
(B) All micromobility vehicles found in violation of this chapter are subject to impoundment without warning.
(C) Not more than 72 hours after impoundment of any micromobility vehicle, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the city shall provide written notice to the owner of the micromobility vehicle, as disclosed by readily identifiable owner contact information attached to the micromobility vehicle. The notice shall be sent by either electronic or U.S. mail. The notice shall contain the full particulars of the impoundment and redemption process. If a micromobility vehicle is redeemed prior to the submission of notice, or if the city is unable to readily identify the owner, then notice need not be sent. Saturdays, Sundays and city holidays are to be excluded from the calculation of the 72-hour period.
(D) All micromobility vehicles impounded under this section shall be subject to an impoundment fee, as duly established by the City Council from time to time, that is sufficient to offset the city's costs of enforcement and storage for each such micromobility vehicle.
(Ord. 1631, passed 4-5-2022)