6.28.220 Unauthorized Newsracks.
(1) Any newsrack within the special distribution area located on City-owned property or a publicly-owned sidewalk, except those for which a permit has been obtained pursuant to this Chapter, may be impounded by the City without prior notice or hearing.
(a) The City shall make a reasonable effort to determine the owner of an impounded newsrack and notify the owner of impoundment.
(b) The owner of an impounded newsrack shall be responsible for the expense of removal and storage of such newsrack.
(2) Sixty (60) days after impounding a newsrack, the City may deem the newsrack to be unclaimed property and may dispose the newsrack pursuant to law if:
(a) the owner fails to reclaim the newsrack and pay the expenses of removal and storage within thirty (30) days after notice of impoundment is given; or
(b) the City, after reasonable effort, is unable to locate the owner.