§ 24-426. 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:

Boot, booting, or immobilization means the act of placing on a parked motor vehicle, a lockable vehicle wheel clamp or similar device that is designed to be placed on a parked vehicle to prevent the operation of the vehicle until the device is unlocked and removed. The term "boot" shall also include the devices used for this purpose.

Immobilize means to place a boot on a parked vehicle to prevent the operation of the vehicle until the boot is unlocked and removed. The term "immobilize" shall also include any installation, adjustment, or removal of a boot.

Licensee means a person or entity that has received and is operating under a valid Village Boot License.

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. The term "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.

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.

Village means the Village of Wilmette, Illinois.

(Ord. No. 2018-O-19, § 3(5-12.2), 4-24-2018)