10.04.040 Notice of impoundment.
A. As soon as practicable but not later than 48 hours after removal, the director shall give notice of the impoundment by either certified mail, return receipt requested, or personal service to the registered owner of record and to lienholders of record, if any, and persons known to be lawfully entitled to the possession of the abandoned vehicle. The giving of notice by mail is considered complete upon the return of the receipt or upon return of the notice as undeliverable, refused or unclaimed. If the vehicle is not registered in the state or the name and address of the registered or legal owner or lienholder cannot be ascertained, notice shall be by publication in the manner prescribed in the rules of court for service of process by publication. The director shall use reasonable efforts to ascertain ownership, including but not limited to contacting the Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles.
B. Notice under this section shall contain:
1. The description of the vehicle;
2. The date, time, grounds and place of removal;
3. The place where the vehicle is impounded;
4. An itemized statement of amounts due the Borough for towing and storage and stating that such fees must be paid prior to redemption of the vehicle;
5. A statement that the vehicle will be disposed of 15 days from the date notice was completed by mail or publication unless the vehicle is redeemed and costs paid; and
6. A statement that the owner of the vehicle may, at any time within the 15-day period, request a hearing before the director concerning whether the vehicle was abandoned in violation of this chapter. (Ord. 2019-08 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2001-71 § 4, 2001; Ord. 82-41 § 2, 1982. 2004 Code § 8.14.030.)