13-Wrecker, towing and storage facilities of the Code of Ordinances

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(2) any other device designed to be self propelled or transported on a public street. Vehicle owner operator means a person, or the designated agent of a person, who: (1) holds legal title to a vehicle, including any lien holder of record; or, (2) has legal right of possession or legal control of a vehicle. Vehicle storage facility means a state licensed garage, parking lot, or any type of facility owned by a person other than a governmental entity for storing or parking vehicles as defined by state law. Working day means days of the week dedicated for work; excluding weekends and nationally recognized holidays. Wrecker means a tow truck or a vehicle designed for the towing of other vehicles. Wrecker Service means the business of towing, moving or removing vehicles through the use of a vehicle for compensation, regardless of whether the purpose of the removal is to transport wrecked or disabled vehicles, repair, wreck, store, trade, purchase, repossess vehicles or to remove illegally or unauthorized parked vehicles. Any person who operates more than one Wrecker Service shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations for the additional Wrecker Service. Sec. 35-5. Exemptions. This Chapter does not apply to a person who engages in towing a vehicle: (1) In connection with a bona fide repossession of same, when written authorization has been received from the mortgagee; or (2) Which is abandoned, and the property owner where the vehicle is located gives written certification of the abandonment and requests the removal of a specifically identified vehicle. ARTICLE II. TOW COMPANY REGISTRATION Sec. 35-6. Certificate of Registration Required - Application. (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to operate a tow truck to perform non- consent or incident management towing in the City unless the person has a Certificate of Registration issued by the Police Chief or the Department. -6- 53