§ 13-34. Lawfully detained, impounded, abandoned, derelict, junk property, etc.—Seizure, impounding and storage.

The police department may seize, impound and/or store or cause to be seized, impounded and/or stored any vehicle, bicycle, or other personal property when the same:

(1)

Appears to be abandoned on any street or highway or other public place of the city;

(2)

Is stolen property and the owner cannot be promptly found who claims the same;

(3)

Is illegally parked on any street or highway, other than a parking meter or overtime violation in a designated parking space;

(4)

Is parked on the streets at night in violation of the ordinances of the city;

(5)

Is a derelict or junk vehicle or boat on any property except that where authorized by the provisions of section 13-32; or

(6)

Is subject to being lawfully detained for any other reason if the police chief elects to proceed on same under the provisions hereof.

(Ord. No. 186, § 4, 6-8-87; Ord. No. 416, § 1, 7-26-04)