Olathe, KS Business Licensing & Operations: Towing Companies (2026)

It shall be unlawful for any business enterprise to engage in the business of private property impound towing from non-residential property without first having secured a license from the City to do so. EXCEPTION: The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a police requested tow pursuant to section 10.01.084 of this code, the towing of motor vehicles done at the request of the vehicle owner, driver or person in charge of the motor vehicle, or to an emergency tow from private property. For the purposes of this chapter an emergency tow from private property shall mean any situations where a vehicle is left unattended so as to constitute a definite hazard or obstruction to the normal movement of traffic or potentially dangerous or a hazard to any lawful function.

(B) There is no requirement that employees of such business enterprise have the license provided for by this chapter. The business enterprise itself shall apply for, obtain and maintain the license.

(C) If required by state or federal law, any driver of a tow truck shall have a valid commercial driver’s license and a medical certificate.

(D) If required by state law, any business enterprise engaged in the business of private property impound towing shall be licensed by the KCC Authority. (Ord. 97-103 § 1, 1997; Ord. 92-55 § 2, 1992; Ord. 90-106 § 1, 1990; Ord. 90-102 § 1, 1990.)