(A) The abandonment of a vehicle or any part thereof on any highway in this village is unlawful and subject to penalties as set forth under § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(B) The abandonment of a vehicle or any part thereof on private or public property, other than a highway, in view of the general public, anywhere in this village is unlawful except on property of the owner or bailee of such abandoned vehicle. A vehicle or any part thereof so abandoned on private property shall be authorized for removal, by the village, after a waiting period of seven days or more, or may be removed immediately if determined to be a hazardous dilapidated motor vehicle under 625 ILCS 5/4-201. A violation of division (A) above or this division (B) is subject to penalties as set forth under § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(C) A towing service may begin to process an unclaimed vehicle as abandoned by requesting a record search by the Secretary of State up to ten days after the date of the tow, or any later date acceptable to the Secretary of State. This division (C) shall not apply to vehicles towed by order or authorization of the village or a law enforcement agency.
(625 ILCS 5/4-201)
(2009 Code, § 23-7-1) Penalty, see § 73.99