A. Two Or More Notices Of Unauthorized Use Of Streets (Parking Tickets): Any vehicle that has two (2) or more notices of "unauthorized use of streets" within the city, as defined at section 12.56.550 of this title, which notices are forty (40) days old or older and have not been dismissed pursuant to subsection 12.56.570E of this title, or dismissed or reduced to judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be subject to immediate impoundment by towing or by means of an immobilizing device.
B. Immobilized Vehicles; Appeal: For vehicles that have been immobilized under this section, the city shall collect the fees stated in section 12.96.025 of this chapter and all outstanding fees, fines and penalties associated with the parking citations that caused the vehicle to be immobilized. Upon payment in full the city shall release the immobilization device. This service shall be available by telephone. The vehicle owner may appeal the immobilization after obtaining release of the vehicle by submitting to the city within five (5) business days a written request for a hearing under section 12.96.090 of this chapter.
C. Delay Of Obtaining Vehicle Immobilization Release: If the vehicle has been immobilized for a period of twenty four (24) hours without arrangements being made for its release, it may be immediately impounded and towed and removed to a place of storage within the city by means of towing or otherwise. In such event, the vehicle owner shall pay towing and on street booting release fees as provided under section 12.96.025 of this chapter. (Ord. 43-13, 2013)