The police department and all members thereof assigned to traffic duty are hereby authorized to remove and tow away any vehicle illegally parked; including vehicles parked in any place where such parked vehicle creates or constitutes a traffic hazard, blocks an entrance drive, exit drive or driveway, blocks the use of a fire hydrant or obstructs the movement of any emergency vehicle; or in any public place where signs have been legally posted either limiting or prohibiting parking; or any vehicle not parked within designated parking spaces on roadways, or any vehicle which has been parked in any public street, public lot or other public place for a period of seven (7) consecutive days in violation of section 6-7-2 of this code. Vehicles towed away shall be stored and shall be released to the owner or operator thereof after payment of the applicable towing and storage fees as set forth in the applicable contract for vehicle relocation services entered into by the city of Sycamore. Applicable fees are provided for in the City of Sycamore Consolidated Fee Schedule. (Ord. 2007.44, 1-7-2008; amd. Ord. 2023.04, 5-1-2023)