A. It is unlawful to leave a bicycle, skateboard, roller-skates or in-line skates on public or private property without the consent of the person in charge or the owner thereof.

B. Such equipment left on public property for a period in excess of twenty-four hours may be impounded by the police department.

C. In addition to any citation issued, a bicycle parked in violation of this title may be immediately impounded by the police department.

D. If equipment impounded under this title is licensed or other means of determining its ownership exists, the police shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owner. An impounding fee in an amount set by council resolution shall be charged to the owner. No impounding fee shall be charged to the owner of stolen equipment which has been impounded.

E. Equipment impounded under this title which remains unclaimed shall be disposed of in accordance with the city’s procedures for disposal of abandoned or lost personal property. (Ord. 1739, 1997; Ord. 1280, 1970)