§ 16.27.120. Impoundment.

A.

The director or his designate may impound any furnishings and equipment believed to be in violation of this chapter if the furnishings and equipment are deemed a hazard to public health, safety or welfare. Before impounding any furnishings and equipment, the director or his designate should make reasonable efforts to contact the permittee and provide the permittee a reasonable time period to correct the violation. If, however, the violation constitutes an immediate threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the director or his designate may impound furnishings and equipment without any advance notice to the permittee.

B.

Notice of all impoundments shall be served by first class mail to the permittee of record within two working days after the impoundment. The notice shall inform the permittee of the right to seek the return of the impounded furnishings and equipment and the right to request a hearing concerning the impoundment fee. Notice shall be deemed served and effective two days after sending by first class mail.

C.

Consistent with provisions of this chapter, the director or his designate may sell or otherwise dispose of the furnishings and equipment anytime after the owner's right to seek the return of the furnishings and equipment has expired, and deposit the proceeds, if any, from any such sale or other disposition in the road fund.

(Ord. 96-0051 § 2 (part), 1996.)