(a) When towing from private property without the vehicle owner's permission, if the vehicle owner or driver returns to the motor vehicle before the following occur, the attempt to remove the motor vehicle is an incomplete service call.
(1) The motor vehicle is fully secured on the tow truck;
(2) The motor vehicle is removed from the immediate area where it was parked; and
(3) The tow truck enters a public street.
(b) The person or towing carrier shall release the motor vehicle subject to an incomplete service call upon a person's claiming lawful possession of the motor vehicle and producing the keys to the motor vehicle. No payment or other proof of ownership or control shall be required before release.
(c) The person or towing carrier shall release the motor vehicle subject to an incomplete service call without charge.
(Ord. No. 12055, § 1, 11-14-23)