The Bisbee City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance, adding language to the city code that will allow authorized agents of the city to order the removal of vehicles declared a public nuisance and are in violation of the city code.
The council approved the Notice of Intent to adopt Ordinance O-25-04; Amending the code of the City of Bisbee, Chapter 12 “Traffic”, Article 12.3 “Parking”, Section 12.3.14 “Inoperable Vehicles” adding additional removal provisions; providing for the repeal of conflicting Ordinances at the March 4 meeting.
According to information in the agenda packet, the language being added allows for a duly authorized agent who has reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle has been declared a public nuisance may order the removal of the vehicle from public property. The vehicle owner will be liable for the cost of towing and storage incurred…….read full story (online subscribers only)