(A) Each licensee shall maintain a secure storage lot of adequate size to store all towed vehicles safely, but in no event shall the capacity be smaller than 20 vehicles. For the purpose of this section one vehicle shall equal 120 square feet (8' x 15'). Said lot shall be completely enclosed by a fence not less than six feet in height and shall have a lockable and securable gate. All storage facilities must meet applicable zoning and fire code requirements. A clearance of at least 24 inches must be maintained around all vehicles in licensee's storage lot.
(B) The licensee shall maintain an office at said storage lot that is staffed and open to the public during normal business hours.
(C) The storage lot for light duty tows shall be located within the planning boundary of the village or within one and one-half miles of the village limits.
(D) The storage lot for medium duty tows and heavy duty tows shall be located within the planning boundary of the village or within 15 miles of the village limits.
(E) When instructed by the Police Department that a vehicle in storage must be secured from tampering, the operator shall store said vehicle so that it is not accessible to any person except upon specific approval of the Police Department. The licensee will not allow anyone but Police Department personnel to access the vehicle. This storage will be at the licensee's storage facility and can be within the fenced lot or within a building at the storage lot, at the discretion of the licensee.
(Ord. 2007-41, passed 7-16-07) Penalty, see § 121.99