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(A) It is unlawful for anyone to abandon, leave, place or park in any public street or alley any debris, trash, object, machinery or personal property for a period in excess of thirty-six (36) hours, unless a permit is acquired from the chief of police or designee.

(B) The city, acting through its agents, may remove or cause to be removed any such property and impound the property until redeemed or publicly sold. The owner of such property, if known, shall be liable for all costs of transporting and storage.

(C) Once impounded, any such property may be redeemed upon payment of costs incurred plus penalty. Failure to redeem within a period of sixty (60) days from the date of impoundment shall result in ultimate public sale of the property by the city and the proceeds shall become city funds. (Ord. No. 2005-24, §§ 1, 2, 9-6-05. 1976 Code § 10-1-1)

Cross reference: Placement of debris – Section 7.20.100.