§ 58.1205. Enforcement.

When a disabled or abandoned vehicle is found to be in violation of this Part:

(a)

The Code Inspector shall place a written notice on the vehicle indicating that it is in violation of this Part and that it must be removed within ten (10) calendar days or it will be subject to removal by the City. The Code Inspector shall make every reasonable attempt to ascertain the owner of the vehicle and the owner of the property, and shall notify such owner(s) with a written notice delivered by mail or personal service at their current address, last known address or the address appearing on the certificate of title for the vehicle.

(b)

Within the ten (10) calendar day period specified in the notice, the owner of the vehicle or the owner of the property or an authorized agent may appeal to the Planning Director or his designee. The Planning Director or his designee shall determine the validity of the violation and may for good cause extend the time for compliance or removal. If such an appeal is made, no removal shall be required until after said appeal has been finally determined.

(c)

The property or vehicle owner(s) may appeal the Planning Director's or his designee's final decision to the Code Enforcement Board for a determination as to whether the property is subject to removal.

(d)

If no appeal is made and the disabled vehicle remains in violation after the ten (10) calendar day period, the Planning Director or his designee shall cause such vehicle to be removed to a storage facility approved by the City Council and thereafter disposed of in accordance with applicable state law or City Ordinance.

(e)

The authorization in this Section for the towing of abandoned and disabled vehicles shall not be construed so as to negate the authority of the Code Enforcement Board to hear and adjudicate appropriate cases.

Vehicles on Public Property. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, all vehicles which are located on public property shall be towed and disposed of in accordance with the notice and sale requirements of Florida Statutes ch. 705, as revised in the 1987 legislative session. To the extent that this Section 58.1204 conflicts with any portion of Florida Statutes ch. 705, the latter shall control as to any vehicles located on public property.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 7-26-1993, Doc. #26769)