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( 2 ) Sufficient numbers of signs must be posted permanently so that at least one sign is clearly visible and readable from each parking area and each vehicle entrance and exit to the property at all times. As part of its inspection and review under 4-20. 5(c) ( 1) herein, the Department of Code Enforcement will verify that this requirement has been satisfied. In no event may any sign be posted on public property. ( 3 ) Each sign shall: (A) Summarize all parking restrictions enforced on the property, including time and area restrictions; (B) Indicate that vehicles violating the restrictions may be towed, booted, impounded, disabled, stored, or otherwise encumbered at the vehicle owner' s expense; and (C) List the name, address and telephone number of each vehicle removal service authorized to remove, boot, impound, disable, store, or otherwise encumber unauthorized vehicles from or on the property; the name, address and telephone number of the property owner or person exercising control over the property; and a telephone number that is answered personally at all times of the day and night by the property owner or an agent of the owner who is informed of each vehicle removed from the property. (4) Each sign must be: (A) Not less than 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide nor more than 30 inches tall and 24 inches wide; (B) Made of light-reflecting materials or otherwise visible at night; and (C) Printed in contrasting colors. ( 5) The information required in subsection ( f) ( 3 ) (C) must be printed in letters not less than two inches tall. SECTION III. Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 4-20.5(g) of the South Bend Municipal Code, is amended as follows: (g) Regulations. Any vehicle removal service removing unauthorized vehicles from private property shall: ( 1) File with the Board of Public Works a detailed schedule of fees for all services provided, and/or activities undertaken, including, but not limited to, fees charged incident to the removals and storage, booting, impounding, encumbering, or disabling of vehicles, as provided herein; ( 2) Post a copy of the schedule of fees on file with the Board of Public Works in a prominent place at the business location where vehicles are released from storage; ( 3 ) Carry at all times in each tow truck or other vehicle used in the conduct of any vehicle removal service, a copy of the schedule of fees in effect and on file with the Board of Public Works and, upon his or her request, make the same available to any vehicle owner, driver, or law enforcement officer involved in the removal, storage,