Property Blight: San Ramon vs Walnut Creek

San Ramon prohibits storing inoperable, wrecked, or unregistered vehicles on private property where visible from the street or neighboring properties. Enforcement follows California Vehicle Code 22660 procedures: 10-day notice, administrative hearing, then abatement and tow at owner expense.

Walnut Creek declares inoperable or abandoned vehicles on private property a public nuisance under WCMC §5-2 and California Vehicle Code §22660. Vehicles without current registration, missing parts, or immobile for 72+ hours are subject to abatement, towing, and lien for costs.