For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHIEF OF POLICE. The executive head of the Police Department of the city or anyone designated by him or her.
HEAVY DUTY WRECKER. A truck chassis having a minimum gross vehicular weight of 24,000 pounds and a boom assembly having a minimum lifting power of 32,000 pounds, as rated by the manufacturer, and any additional safety equipment, as specified by the Chief of Police and incorporated by reference as if set forth herein.
LICENSEE or APPLICANT. A person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of or offering the services of a vehicle wrecker or towing service whereby motor vehicles are or may be towed or otherwise removed from one place to another by the use of a motor vehicle manufactured and designed for the primary purpose of removing and towing disabled motor vehicles.
LIGHT DUTY WRECKER. A truck chassis having a minimum gross vehicular weight of 10,000 pounds and a boom assembly having a minimum lifting power of 3,000 pounds, as rated by the manufacturer and any additional safety equipment, as specified by the Chief of Police and incorporated by reference as if set forth herein.
ROTATION LIST. A list maintained by the Police Department containing the names of those “wreckers” licensed by the city to respond to requests for the towing of vehicles made by the Police Department.
(Prior Code, § 113.01) (Ord. passed 5-9-1989)