For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The City of Sunset Valley.
CONSENT TOW. Any tow of a vehicle initiated by the owner or operator of the vehicle or by a person who has possession, custody or control of the vehicle. The term does not include a tow of a motor vehicle initiated by a peace officer investigating a traffic accident or a traffic incident that involves the vehicle.
NON-CONSENT TOW. Any tow of a vehicle that is not a consent tow.
PERSON. A person or entity.
TOW COMPANY. An individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity engaged in the tow business and includes the owner, operator, employee or agent of the tow company, but does not include a political subdivision of the state.
TOW ROTATION LIST. A list prepared and maintained by the City Police Department of tow companies which have requested and qualified to appear thereon.
TOW TRUCK. A vehicle, including a wrecker, equipped with a mechanical device used to tow, winch or otherwise move another vehicle.
VSF. A garage, parking lot or other facility used to store or park vehicles, including a facility licensed pursuant to Tex. Occupations Code Ch. 2303.
(Ord. 090127, passed 1-27-2009)