Chapter 8.40
Abandoned Vehicles
Sections:
Prior legislation: Ords. 535, 591, 622, 698 and 795; 1981 Compilation §§ 5-1.1 – 5-1.10.
8.40.005 Definitions.
“Hearings Officer” means a person officially designated by Council through the passage of a resolution to conduct hearings as provided by State law.
“Nuisance vehicles” refers to definitions found in BMC 8.30.130, found on any public or private property.
“Tow authority” means either the Sheriff’s Office, the State Police, or ODOT. [Ord. 805 § 1, 2024.]
8.40.015 Notice.
The City shall include appeal process as provided by State law which requires a five-day written notice to the known owner, or property owner where the vehicle is located. The hearings officer shall set and conduct a meeting to hear the appeal within 72 hours of the request.
The person appealing the tow shall provide a written request to initiate the appeal either by providing a hand-delivered letter to City Hall, or by sending an email to the hearings officer within the time frame listed above and in the official communication from the City.
The findings of the hearings officer shall be legally binding on all related parties. [Ord. 805 § 1, 2024.]