1991-030wreko
ORDINANCE NO I'-0.3 0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 27
("WRECKERS") OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE VEHICLES TOWED
UNDER THE ROTATION LIST BE STORED IN A LICENSED VEHICLE STORAGE
FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DENTON, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $500 00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
SECTION I That section 27-21 of Chapter 27 of the Code of
ordinances is amended to read as follows
Sec 27-21 Definitions
"Day towing" means towing services between the hours of
7 00 a m and 6 00 p m on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday which are not official state or
federal holidays
"Hook-up" means the application and first connection of a
chain hook from the tow service truck to the towed motor
vehicle
"Licensed vehicle storage facility" means a facility
licensed by the State of Texas for the storage of vehicles
under the Vehicle Storage Facility Act, as amended (TEX
REV CIV STAT ANN article 6687-9a)
"Night, weekend and holiday towing" means towing service at
any time other than "day towing"
"Tow service" means a person engaged in the business of a
wrecker or towing service, whereby motor vehicles are towed
or otherwise removed at the direction of officers of the
City police department by the use of a wrecker or motor
vehicle designed for that purpose
SECTION II That section 27-24 of Chapter 27 of the Code of
ordinances is amended by adding a new subparagraph (e) to read as
follows
Sec 27-24 same--Application
(e) Proof that the applicant operates, or has available by
contract, a licensed vehicle storage facility located
within the City of Denton which is available for the
storage of vehicles towed by the applicant
SECTION III That section 27-26 of Chapter 27 of the Code of
Ordinances is amended by adding a new subparagraph (e) to read as
follows
Sea. 27-26 Same--Investigation by chief of police
(e) That the applicant operates, or has available by
contract, a licensed vehicle storage facility
located within the City of Denton available for
the storage of vehicles towed by the applicant
SECTION IV That section 27-31 of Chapter 27 of the Code of
Ordinances is amended by adding a new subparagraph (f) to read as
follows
Sea 27-31 Duties and responsibilities of services
(f) The tow service shall transport the vehicle to and
store the vehicle in a licensed storage facility
located within the City of Denton
SECTION V That any person violating any provision of this
ordinance shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum not exceeding
$500 00 Each day that a provision of this ordinance is violated
shall constitute a separate and distinct offense
SECTION VI That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this the eday of , 1991
BOB CASTLEBERRY, MA
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
DEBRA A DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY
BY C n
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