Burbank, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- CA Vehicle Code §22651
- Report
- Burbank Police or Code Compliance (818) 238-5290
- Topic
- Abandoned Vehicles
- Category
- Parking
Summary
Inoperable and abandoned vehicles are code violations in Burbank. CA Vehicle Code §22651 provides authority for removal. Report to Burbank Police or Code Compliance at (818) 238-5290.
22651. A peace officer ... may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: ... (k) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal. ... (o)(1) If a vehicle is found or operated upon a highway, public land, or an offstreet parking facility under any of the following circumstances: (A)(i) With a registration expiration date in excess of six months before the date it is found or operated on the highway, public lands, or the offstreet parking facility.
Full Breakdown
Vehicles without current registration, flat tires, or significant damage may be classified as abandoned. Code enforcement issues a notice to the registered owner before towing. On private property, vehicles must be in an enclosed garage or behind an opaque fence. Certain exemptions may apply for vehicles actively being repaired with a valid permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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