§ 6-523. Return of light-duty vehicle to owner prior to a trespass tow.

No vehicle may be towed by any person from private property if the owner or other person entitled to possession of the vehicle is present, or arrives at the scene prior to the vehicle's removal from such private property, exhibits the ignition key of said vehicle, and offers to remove such vehicle voluntarily prior to the time such person attempting to tow actually removes such vehicle from the private property in question, provided that such other person removes the vehicle immediately. No fee may be charged to the vehicle owner except where any piece of equipment involved in the towing process has been affixed to the vehicle prior to the arrival of the person, in which case a fee not to exceed one hundred thirty-five dollars ($135.00) plus applicable fuel surcharges and taxes may be charged.

(Ord. No. 2643, § 2-8, 9-22-09)