§ 12-145. Impoundment generally.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Boot means a lockable road wheel clamp or similar vehicle immobilization device that is designed to immobilize a parked vehicle and prevent its movement until the device is unlocked or removed.

    Booting authority means law enforcement or enforcement authority acting under contract with the manager, as approved by council or the downtown redevelopment authority, that controls, installs, or directs the installation and removal of one or more boots, and includes any company that holds a contract to enforce parking violations/restriction by installing and removing a boot, or collects money related to the installation or removal of a boot.

    Impoundment means immobilization by boot installed by a booting authority or towing.

(Ord. No. 2016-62, 8-9-16)