Boynton Beach, FL Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Public-view removal deadline
- Immediate; no grace period
- Max storage once out of view
- 10 days
- Notice-to-removal window
- 5 days
- Late-payment fine
- Up to $250
- Antique vehicle cap
- 2 per owner unless stored
Summary
Boynton Beach declares it a public nuisance to store an inoperable or abandoned vehicle in public view on private property. Owners get a 5-day notice to remove it or request a hearing before the City can tow, sell or destroy it.
Public nuisance. It is declared unlawful and a public nuisance for an owner of private property to permit the open storage or discarding of abandoned property on private property. The existence of abandoned property, including inoperable motor vehicles, on private property, in view of the general public is detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the City's residents and violates the City's aesthetic standards.(b)Inoperable motor vehicles. It shall be the duty of the registered owner of an inoperable motor vehicle, as well as the duty of the owner of the private property or lessee or other person in possession of the private property upon which the inoperable motor vehicle is located, to remove the inoperable motor vehicle from the view of the general public. Even after removal from view of the general public, an inoperable motor vehicle may be parked, stored, or left on private property for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) days.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 2 Update 4).
Full Breakdown
City Code Sec. 10-52 makes it unlawful and a public nuisance for a property owner to permit the open storage or discarding of abandoned property, including inoperable motor vehicles, on private property. An inoperable motor vehicle is defined broadly in Sec. 10-50 as one located on public or private property that is missing wheels or tires, lacks valid registration, or otherwise cannot operate under its own power, including one propped on blocks or jacks. Even once hidden from public view, such a vehicle cannot sit on private property for more than 10 days.
086, capped at two per owner unless properly stored. When a code enforcement officer finds a violation, Sec. 10-52(d) requires posting an 8-by-10-inch weatherproof notice on the vehicle and mailing notice to the registered owner and the property owner, giving five days to remove the property or request a pre-taking hearing before the City Clerk. If the property is not removed within five days of notice (or 48 hours after a hearing), the City may tow, sell, or destroy it, billing the owner for removal and storage costs, and unpaid costs after 30 days can draw a special magistrate fine of up to $250 on top of those charges.
Violations & Fines
Failure to remove or contest an inoperable/abandoned vehicle after the 5-day notice lets the City remove and dispose of it through a towing or salvage company, charging the owner for removal, towing, storage and administrative costs. If those costs go unpaid 30 days after billing, the special magistrate may add a fine up to $250, and unpaid amounts can be assessed as a lien on the property under Sec. 2-79 and 2-79.5.
Frequently Asked Questions
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