(A) All police officers are empowered to authorize the impoundment of a vehicle violating vehicle-related ordinances after a citation has been issued.
(B) A vehicle slated for impoundment will be tagged and placed under control of the Police Department. Should a vehicle be moved without the consent and approval of the Police Department, a warrant shall be issued immediately for the violator’s arrest.
(C) All fines, fees and charges must be paid in full before a release of impoundment can be issued for the vehicle’s release.
(D) At the discretion of the police officer, any vehicle parked in an area designated as no parking, parked in a manner blocking a portion of any street or alley, parked in a space designated for parking for persons with disabilities without a visible permit, parked in a space designated as two-hour parking for more than four hours or abandoned on any street or alley within the city, may be towed to a secure facility by an individual or corporation designated by the city for such service. The cost of towing and storing the vehicle shall be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle and may be collected by the individual or corporation towing and storing same as provided in §§ 72.26 and 72.27 of this code.
(Prior Code, § 72.20) (Ord. 577, passed 5-2-1995)