IMPOUNDMENT OF PROPERTY FOUND IN VIOLATION.
Austin City Code § 14-9-14
in effect§ 14-9-14 - IMPOUNDMENT OF PROPERTY FOUND IN VIOLATION.
(A) A peace officer or a civilian employee designated by the director may impound a structure, display, merchandise or goods placed, parked, or maintained on a street, highway, bridge, alley, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way in violation of this article.
(B) Property impounded under this section may be removed immediately and redeemed or disposed of in accordance with Chapter 9-1 (Abandoned Property and Vehicles).
Source: 1992 Code Section 15-1-2(E); Ord. 031204-12; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20180426-027, Pt. 6, 4-26-18.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14USSTPUPR_CH14-9TRSIOB_ART2RESTSA_S14-9-14IMPRFOVIFetched: 10/27/2026
