Upon the declaration of an emergency, there shall be no parking
upon streets or sections of streets where temporary emergency no-parking
signs are displayed. The Chief of Police or, in his or her absence,
the ranking police officer, is authorized to declare an emergency
and to direct the posting of said emergency no-parking signs when
weather conditions, accidents, fires or public celebrations dictate
or require the avoidance of hazards or other conditions which interfere
with the free flow of traffic. Notification that the emergency no-parking
signs are being or will be posted shall be given to the operator or
owner of any vehicle which has been parked prior to the posting of
signs.
Any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation of this
chapter shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper
regulations of traffic, and any peace officer may provide for the
removal of such vehicle. The owner shall pay the reasonable costs
of the removal and storage which may result from such removal before
regaining possession of the vehicle.