§ 9-271. Definitions

Chief of police means the Chief of Police of the Costa Mesa Police Department, or his/her designee.

Rotational tow operator means a tow operator under contract to the City of Costa Mesa to respond to police-initiated requests for tow services.

Tow operation or service means any activity of towing and/or storing of vehicles, including the removal of vehicles from private property and the performance of other services incidental to towing, for compensation within the city, and shall include rotational tow operators, designated by an agreement with the Costa Mesa Police Department.

Tow operator means an individual, entity, group of persons, or a business, that obtains a tow operation permit and performs tow services in the City of Costa Mesa. "Tow operator" shall also include the permit holder's agents, assignees or employees.

Tow permit applicant means an individual, entity, group of persons, or business, that applies for a tow operation permit and to perform tow services in the City of Costa Mesa. "Tow permit applicant" shall also include the permit holder's agents, assignees or employees.

Tow unit means any vehicle which is used to tow a motor vehicle as part of a tow operations business.

Tow unit driver means the driver of a tow unit.

(Ord. No. 08-7, § 2, 8-19-08 )