(1) First Seizure. Any person who has property seized for the first time pursuant to this chapter may prevent forfeiture of said property by contacting the police department within 10 days of receipt of notice of violation and requesting the property be returned. All monetary penalties imposed must be paid prior to release of seized property.

(2) Second Seizure. Any person who has property seized a second time pursuant to this chapter may cause the property to be impounded for a period of no less than 10 days from the receipt of notice of violation. All monetary penalties imposed must be paid prior to release of property.

(3) Third and Future Seizures. Any person who has property seized a third or more times pursuant to this chapter shall cause the property to be subject to forfeiture. The chief of police, or designee, may apply to the court for an order of forfeiture in accordance with RCW 35.20.250. (Ord. 1144 § 1, 2004).