Apple Valley, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

80, the Vehicle Abatement and Removal Program, is adopted under the authority of Vehicle Code Section 22660. 020 makes it unlawful for an owner or person in control of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle to let it remain on private or public property, and declares its presence a public nuisance, subject to three exceptions: a vehicle fully enclosed in a building out of public view; a single vehicle under active repair screened by a six-foot solid fence or equivalent landscaping in the rear yard for up to one year; or a vehicle lawfully stored as part of a licensed dismantler, dealer or junk business.

045 gives the Town Manager or designee authority to abate and remove a nuisance vehicle after discovering one. 050 requires a 10-day written notice of intention to abate, mailed or served on both the land owner and vehicle owner, and the recipient may request a hearing or submit a sworn statement denying responsibility within that 10-day window. If no hearing is requested, the Town may abate without one. 070 has the Vehicle Abatement Board of Appeals decide contested cases, and its decision is final. 075 allows disposal five days after a decision, or 15 days after a Board decision on appeal, and bars reconstructing a removed vehicle.

080 requires DMV notification within five days of removal. 040 adds an administrative charge on top of towing and storage, waived only if the vehicle was reported stolen, involved in a collision, or towed from outside Town limits. 5.