Sec. 17-29.  Removal after notice.

 

(a)   Upon the notice to remove, the owner of the vehicle and the owner or occupant of the private property on which the same is located, either or all of them, shall be responsible for its removal.  In the event of removal and disposition by the city, the owner, or occupant of the private property, where the same is located, shall be liable for the expenses incurred.

 

(b)   If the violation described in the notice has not been remedied within the thirty (30) day period of compliance, the chief of police or his designee shall have the right to take possession of said vehicle and remove it from the premises.  It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, hinder, or refuse to allow such person or persons to enter upon private property for the purpose of removing a vehicle under the provisions of this article. 

 

Source:  Code 1962, §§ 6-10-3--6-10-5; Ord. No. 4712, § 1, 12-15-03