(A) It shall be the duty of the law enforcement office or Sheriff’s Department to identify the registered owner of any motor vehicle, or part(s) of the vehicle, which is in violation of any part of this chapter and provide the City Clerk with the information as to the vehicle owner and the location where the vehicle was located so a Notice of Violation may be sent to the owner of the vehicle and/or the owner or lessee of the property.
(1) The notice shall identify the vehicle and location and describe the violation.
(2) The notice shall require the vehicle or parts of the vehicle shall be removed from the City or relocated to a building or fenced storage area which is properly screened from public view within 72 hours from the date of service of the notice.
(3) The notice may be given by personal service by either an employee of the City, a member of law enforcement, or by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(B) Written notice as required in this section shall be deemed to have been given (constructive notice) when the registered owner of the vehicle or part(s) of the vehicle, or the owner or lessee of the private property either:
(1) Refuses to accept the prepaid, United States mail certified letter from the City and the letter is returned from the Post Office marked “refused”; or
(2) The person to be notified is present in the City but the notification letter is returned marked “unclaimed” by the Post Office. In which case, the City may provide notice by posting or affixing the notice letter in a conspicuous place at the main entrance or front door of the residence of the person.
(C) Written notice shall include the costs of removal, storage and any publication and other costs associated with the issue, including parking fines and fees.
(1985 Code, § 10.03.050) (Ord. 373, passed 3-3-2020)