Pickering By-law 6604/05, s. 36.4(17) — Traffic and Parking By-law

No private property parking enforcement officer shall cause the removal, towing or impounding of a vehicle from private property unless:

• (i) The vehicle is parked, stopped, standing or left, as the case may be, in contravention of a municipal by-law.
• (ii) The property that the vehicle is parked or left on has been inspected and approved by the City confirming that:
• a) The boundaries of the property are clearly defined;
• b) Signage posted has been approved by the City and indicates the policies in effect and enforced.
• (iii) A parking infraction notice is issued and served at the time of the alleged parking infraction in accordance with Part II of the Provincial Offences Act.
• (iv) A Tow Notice in a form authorized by the City has been issued with a minimum of 24 hours for removal of the vehicle, with the exception of vehicles located in signed fire routes, designated disabled parking spaces, or if the vehicle is blocking access to a driveway or assigned parking space.