It is unlawful for any person, partnership, or corporation to engage in the business of operating a tow truck service within the city limits of Vancouver without first having obtained and having in effect a valid and current tow truck service license under the provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter; provided, that the provisions of this chapter shall not prevent the owner of a motor vehicle which requires convenience tow service from requesting such service from a tow truck service located outside the city, to tow his or her vehicle either from a location in the city to a location outside the city or from a location outside the city to a location in the city. Tow trucks from tow truck services located outside the city, while operating within the city, shall nevertheless meet the safety, lighting and equipment standards set by the Washington State Patrol. (Ord. M-2507 § 3, 1984; Ord. M-3305, Amended, 06/02/1997)