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Order: Be it hereby ordained that Section 9.36 (Storage Containers) of the Revised Ordinances of 1991as amended, be hereby further amended by striking portions and inserting language to Section 9.36. (Per attached document).
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SECTION 9.36 REMOVAL OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES AND STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY
A. IN GENERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE DEFINED: For purposes of this section, "motor vehicle" shall include all vehicles described in MGL Chapter 90, Section 1, including but not limited to automobiles, buses, trailers, motorcycles, and all vehicles constructed or designed for propulsion by power other than muscular power.
STORAGE CONTAINER DEFINED: For the purpose of this section, "storage containers" shall include all exterior storage units or containers located outside a dwelling or building including but not limited to pods, trailers, shipping containers, sea containers and the like which may house merchandise, furniture, tools, equipment, machinery and other items.
PRESUMPTION OF ABANDONMENT: Failure to attach current registration plates, a current registration sticker or a current inspection sticker, or, if registered, to park on a public or private way for more than 72 continuous hours shall create a presumption that said motor vehicle has been abandoned or its use discontinued by the owner. Storage containers placed on vacant and/or abandoned properties will be presumed abandoned.
RECORDS REQUIRED: The Police Department shall record the date, time, location, make, model, year, vehicle identification number if discernable, registration number if any, and a detailed account of the contents and condition of every motor vehicle or storage container towed and stored under the provision of this ordinance. The record shall also include the name of the person ordering the motor vehicle or storage container removed and the reasons for removal.
TOWING, STORAGE, AND REMOVAL COSTS: The owner of any vehicle or storage container rem...
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