Subject to the limitations, exceptions and results of hearings contained in this chapter, the costs of administration of this chapter and removal of the vehicle or parts thereof shall be collected from the owner of the land on which the vehicle is located, pursuant to Section 38773.5 of the Government Code of the State of California and Sections 8.08.060 through 8.08.090 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, inclusive, as they may be amended from time to time, or successor legislation. The city manager or his delegate is authorized to assume the costs of administration and/or removal of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles, or parts thereof, whenever the decision on a hearing held pursuant to this chapter, or other circumstances, equities, hardships, or the best interests of the city will best be served thereby.
(Ord. 4453 § 53 (part), 1997: Ord. 2738 § 2 (part), 1973)