Fulshear vs Richmond

Can I keep an old project car in my Fulshear driveway?

Only if it has current license plates and a valid inspection sticker, or is fully enclosed inside a garage. Otherwise it can be cited as a junk motor vehicle subject to abatement.

What does the certified mail notice include?

The notice identifies the vehicle, cites the code violation, explains the steps required to come into compliance, and warns that the city may remove the vehicle if the owner fails to act.

Are lien holders really contacted too?

Yes. Fulshear's enforcement process notifies both the registered owner and any known lien holders by certified mail before the city abates the nuisance.

What makes a vehicle 'junked' in Richmond?

It is wrecked, dismantled, inoperable, or missing current registration or inspection, AND visible from a public street or neighboring property. Both elements must be present.

Can I keep a project car if it is covered with a tarp?

A tarp typically does not satisfy the 'not visible' requirement. Richmond expects the vehicle to be inside a garage or behind a solid screen to avoid the nuisance designation.

What happens if I do not remove a junked vehicle after notice?

The city may impound the vehicle and bill the owner for removal and storage, plus pursue Class C misdemeanor citations carrying fines up to $200.