An impounded vehicle may be released to the spouse or domestic partner of a registered owner prior to the end of the mandated hold period if the spouse or domestic partner of the arrested driver establishes economic or personal hardship with the Chief of Police or his designee. The Chief or his designee shall consider public safety factors, including the driver’s criminal history and driving record. All requests for hardship release shall be made in writing. Any denial or approval of the request shall be made in writing and shall include factors considered in reaching the decision. No subsequent applications for hardship release will be considered. Approval of a hardship release shall not waive the requirement for full payment of towing, storage, impound costs or fees. (Ord. 01-7 §3, 2001).