771.01
Definitions.
771.02
Application for police tow list.
771.03
General provisions.
771.04
Response to tow calls.
771.05
Storage lots.
771.06
Insurance.
771.07
Minimum vehicle requirements.
771.08
Vehicle markings.
771.09
Suspension or removal from towing list.
771.10
Change of information.
771.11
Tow and storage fees.
771.99
Penalty.
The following terms shall have the following meanings when used in this chapter:
(a) Light Duty Tow- any vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds manufacturer's gross vehicle weight.
(b) Heavy Duty Tow - any vehicle exceeding 10,000 pounds manufacturer's gross vehicle weight.
(c) Storage Facility- means any location which has been approved for storage by the Chief of Police as a storage facility, used or intended to be used to impound towed vehicles or other objects including any premises, auxiliary sites, lots, yard and buildings.
(d) Tow vehicle operator - means any person driving or operating a tow vehicle.
(e) Auxiliary site - means a tow vehicle storage lot located at a place other than the towing operator's premises.
(f) Towing Operator- means a person owning a business engaged in the towing of vehicles and, in some cases, in the storage of towed vehicles.
(Ord. 123-2024. Passed 11-18-24.)
All towing businesses which provide towing services to the City of Sylvania shall do so as independent contractors and not as employees, agents or servants of said City. All such towing businesses shall submit an application or renewal to the Chief of Police on or before April 1 of each calendar year. The following documents must be included with the application:
(a) Certificate of insurance which shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 771.06 hereof;
(b) Certification that all tow vehicle operators of towing vehicles possess a valid driver's license;
(c) Certification that every person who is the sole owner in the tow business, who is a partner or limited partner in the tow business, or who is an officer in the tow business, has not been convicted of a felony, a theft offense involving any vehicle, or any vehicle part or accessory, or any two other theft offenses within ten (10) years preceding the date of application to the police tow list;
(d) A list of addresses of any storage facilities and insure that they meet the minimum requirements for secured storage;
(e) Valid certificate of public convenience and necessity as required by Chapter 4921 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(Ord. 123-2024. Passed 11-18-24.)
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