For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TEMPORARY STORAGE. A term of not more than 90 days.
TOW STORAGE LOT. Any premises where vehicles are stored by the tow company on a temporary basis for retrieval by owner or legally authorized person entitled to the vehicle.
TOWING AND STORAGE COMPANY. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in towing and temporary storage of vehicles whether wrecked, abandoned, inoperable or for any other purpose.
VEHICLE. Every device by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway or is requiring a certificate of title under 625 ILCS 3-101, excluding human powered vehicles, snowmobiles and devices designed to operate solely upon stationary rails or tracks.
(Prior Code, § 16-502) (Ord. 1510, passed 3-17-2008)