(1) Impoundment. Metro Government may impound a motor vehicle and/or trailer found in violation of the provisions of § 156.052(H) according to the provisions of this chapter. A citation shall be issued pursuant to § 32.283 and shall include notice of the impoundment. In addition, the citation and notice of impoundment, shall be posted in a conspicuous place on or about the property from which the motor vehicle and/or trailer was taken. The citation and notice of impoundment shall include information concerning the available process to obtain a hearing and the process by which to recover the vehicle and/or trailer at issue.
(2) Impoundment period and release upon payment. Any motor vehicle or trailer impounded under this section shall be held for a minimum of 24 hours. After 24 hours, and before the expiration of the appeal period contained in § 32.283, Louisville Metro may release the motor vehicle to the owner or other person entitled to possession under the following conditions:
(a) Payment of all abatement expenses incurred by Louisville Metro Government including for the removal of any garbage, rubbish, debris, waste, and trash if at issue; and
(b) Payment of all towing, handling, impoundment, and storage charges imposed.
(3) Appeal of vehicle impoundment to Code Enforcement Board.