Sec. 76-301. - Notice to remove vehicle on private property.

(a)

The owner of any abandoned, junked or dismantled vehicle shall remove the same within 72 hours after being ordered to do so by the police department. Where said owner of the vehicle is not known or cannot readily be ascertained, notice to remove may be given by attaching such notice to said vehicle. The police department upon request therefor shall assist in ascertaining the name and address of the owner of any such vehicle. This section shall not apply to vehicles stored, kept, deposited or abandoned on public property or upon city streets and public highways.

(b)

If the owner of any vehicle aforesaid is also the owner, lessee, or occupant of the premises, notice to remove as aforesaid shall be given by the police department or the city's property maintenance office.

(c)

An unregistered vehicle on premises not owned or occupied by the owner of said vehicle may be deemed to be abandoned and may be removed.

(Ord. No. O-13-4, § I, 4-29-13)