Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter may be administered and enforced by the city abatement officer, as defined in Section 8.12.040 of this code. In the enforcement of this chapter, such official and his deputies may enter upon private or public property to examine a vehicle or parts thereof, or obtain information as to the identity of a vehicle's owner and to remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or parts thereof declared to be a nuisance in accordance with the procedures proscribed in this chapter. When the city has contracted with or granted a franchise for vehicle towing services, such person or persons shall be authorized under direction of the designated official to enter upon private or public property and remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or parts thereof declared to be a nuisance pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 2002-01-1301 § 2)