(A) Impoundment. A vehicle is subject to impoundment whenever the vehicle is:
(1) Operated by a person who is driving while suspended or revoked, driving uninsured, driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) or operating a vehicle without driving privileges or in violation of driving restrictions;
(2) There is a court order for impoundment for unpaid parking violations; or
(3) In violation of § 71.035 or § 72.002 while on properly posted city property, streets or city parking lot. A police officer may, without prior notice, order the vehicle to be impounded until a person with right to possession of the vehicle complies with the conditions for release or the vehicle is ordered released by a hearings officer or judge.
(B) Notice of towing/impoundment. In the event a police officer impounds a vehicle pursuant to the provisions of division (A) above, notice consistent with the provisions of O.R.S. 819.180(2) shall be sent within 48 hours of the impoundment (excluding weekends and holidays) to any owner(s), lessors or security interest holder(s) as shown by the records of the appropriate Department of Motor Vehicles.
(C) Release of vehicle. Any person seeking the release of a vehicle impounded pursuant to the provisions of division (A) above shall provide the city with proof of liability insurance, proof of ownership and a valid operator’s license. In addition, any person lawfully entitled to the release of the vehicle shall first pay, prior to the release of the vehicle, an administrative fee to the city. The administrative fee shall be established by city resolution and the fee shall cover the administrative costs of the impoundment. The person shall then be responsible to the towing company for all charges incurred due to the impoundment of the vehicle.
(D) Inventory of contents. A vehicle that has been impounded, seized as evidence in a criminal investigation or seized for forfeiture by the City Police Department shall be inventoried for condition and property contents to identify damage and to list all valuables in the vehicle to avoid civil liability. The search and inventory shall be conducted pursuant to current City Police Department policies and procedures.
(E) Release. A vehicle impounded for unpaid parking violations shall not be released until all outstanding fines, towing and impoundment fees have been paid.
(Prior Code, § 72.060) (Ord. 1249a, passed 6-7-2010)