10.04.030 Removal of abandoned vehicles.
A. A vehicle that is presumed abandoned may be impounded and disposed of by the director or their designee in accordance with this chapter.
B. Notice to remove an abandoned vehicle shall be given at least 10 days prior to removal unless the vehicle constitutes an immediate hazard to the public by reason of its condition or location, or if it impedes the regular flow of traffic or the ordinary use of the public property on which it is located. Notice shall be given by posting a copy of the notice on the vehicle stating:
1. A description of the vehicle;
2. The grounds for removal of the vehicle;
3. The proposed action to be taken;
4. Contact information for the director in order that the proposed action may be reconsidered;
5. That the vehicle will be towed and impounded, and may be disposed of in accordance with this chapter if unclaimed.
C. A written report of removal shall be made by an employee causing a vehicle to be removed under this chapter, and the report shall be sent immediately to the Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles, and to the person or entity storing the removed vehicle. The written report shall contain the description of the vehicle, the date, time, grounds, and place of removal, and the place where the vehicle is impounded. (Ord. 2019-08 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2001-71 § 3, 2001; Ord. 82-41 § 2, 1982. 2004 Code § 8.14.020.)