“Owner’s agent” means a person bearing documentation from the registered owner officially authorizing them to possess or operate the vehicle.

“Private parking facility” means any property used for motor vehicle parking at which the property owner or manager restricts or reserves parking, including, but not limited to, mobile home parks, apartment complexes, private gated communities, and business or shopping centers or malls.

“Private parking facility owner” means the owner, operator, lessee, manager, or other person(s) in lawful possession of a private parking facility, or any designated agent of the private parking facility owner.

“Private property impound(s)” or “PPI” means the impoundment of a vehicle from a private parking facility at the request of the property owner, operator, lessee, manager, or person in lawful possession of the private property facility, without the prior consent of the vehicle’s registered owner.

“Release at scene fee” (RAS fee) means the fee allowed to be charged when a vehicle owner/owner’s agent returns before the PPI tower has departed in tow. Not applicable until the hookup is complete and tow truck is in motion.

“Temper fee” means an additional charge assessed by a tow driver when someone uses offensive language or is perceived as aggressive.

“Towing” means to draw or pull along a vehicle by means of a tow truck or car carrier.

“Towing firm” or “tower” means any entity whose business includes the towing of motor vehicles from private parking facilities and the subsequent storage of such towed vehicles.

“Vehicle owner” means the person registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as the owner of the vehicle. (Ord. 176, passed 9-8-2020)