§ 12-72. Disposition & Impoundment of vehicle(s) or vessel(s):
Effective on Tuesday, June 21, 2016
a) PRIVATE PROPERTY: No person in charge of any private property within the city shall allow any unlicensed, abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, derelict, inoperative vehicle(s), or vessel(s) to remain on any private property for a period longer than ten(10) days. This shall not apply to any vehicle(s) or vessel(s) in an enclosed building, a carport, or any vehicle allowed under § 12-71 Motor Vehicle(s), or Vessel(s).
b) PUBLIC PROPERTY: No person shall allow any unlicensed, abandoned, wrecked dismantled, derelict, inoperative vehicle(s), or vessel(s) to remain on any public property for a period longer than five (5)days. This shall not apply to any vehicle in an enclosed building, a carport, or on a commercial property operated in a lawful manner for vehicle repair or restoration.
c) If the vehicle(s) or vessel(s) is not removed in accordance with notice set forth in this chapter, the City Manager or his designee may cause the vehicle(s) or vessel(s) to be removed. If the vehicle(s) or vessel(s) is three(3) years and older then it shall be retained for a period of forty five (45) days, If the vehicle(s) or vessel(s) is three(3) years and newer then it shall be retained for a period of sixty (60) days. The vehicle(s) or vessel(s) owner may have vehicle released upon proof of ownership by title, registration or bill of sale and paying all towing and storage fees to the private contractor. If the vehicle or vessel is unclaimed after 45 (#) days the private contractor may dispose of the vehicle or vessel in any manner permitted by law.
