§ 24-385. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Commission means the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Licensee means a relocator or operator that has received and is operating under a valid Village Towing License.

Operator means any person who, as an employee of a relocator, removes unauthorized vehicles from private property by means of towing or otherwise. The term "operator" includes the driver of any vehicle used in removing an unauthorized vehicle from private property, as well as any person other than the driver who assists in the removal of an unauthorized vehicle from private property.

Private property means a parking lot or other parking area located on privately owned and operated property that is sited in the following Village Zoning Districts:

(1)

Commercial Districts.

(2)

Planned Commercial Development Districts.

The term "private property" shall not mean any property, whether privately or publicly owned, located within a Residential District, or any Village of Wilmette property located anywhere within the village limits. Private property shall also not mean any public right-of-way controlled by the village.

Private property owner means the owner of the private property or the management company of the private property acting as the owner's duly authorized agent. The term "private property owner" shall not mean a tenant entitled to use the private property.

Relocated, relocating , and relocation means the towing of an unauthorized vehicle from private property. A tow from public property is not a relocation tow. A tow from private property pursuant to explicit authorization from the vehicle owner or owner's agent is not a relocation tow.

Relocator means any person or entity engaged in the business of removing unauthorized vehicles from private property by means of towing or otherwise, and thereafter relocating and storing such vehicles.

Unauthorized vehicle means any vehicle parked or abandoned on private property, without the consent of the owner of the private property or the owner's authorized agent. The term "unauthorized vehicle" shall not mean a vehicle that is to be relocated or towed at the request and consent of the vehicle owner or other person entitled to possession of the vehicle.

Village means the Village of Wilmette, Illinois.

(Ord. No. 2018-O-19, § 2(5-11.2), 4-24-2018)