§ 8.20.090 — Costs of abating abandoned vehicles

8.20.090 Costs of abating abandoned vehicles.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the costs of summarily abating any vehicle, or parts thereof, including the actual tow costs, plus an administrative fee covering all city direct and indirect costs and expenses to be set by resolution of the city council, is the joint and several personal obligation of the owner of the premises and the registered owner, provided, however, that a property owner who establishes lack of responsibility for the presence of the vehicle of parts on the property as permitted by Sections 8.20.050 and 8.20.080 shall not be liable for the costs or the administrative fee; and provided, further, that a last registered owner who can satisfy the requirements of Vehicle Code Section 22524(b) shall not be personally liable for the costs or the administrative fee. (Ord. 98-004 § 1; prior code § 61.06.620)