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Ceres, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Time limit
10 days
Classification
Public nuisance, infraction
Enforcer
City Manager or designee
Notice period
10-day abatement notice by mail

Summary

Ceres bans abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles on public or private property for more than 10 days and treats them as a public nuisance subject to City abatement.

On public or private property, excluding a highway, it is unlawful and an infraction for any person to abandon, park, store, or leave any licensed or unlicensed vehicle or a vehicle which lacks an engine, transmission, wheels, tires, doors, windshield or other major part or equipment necessary to operate safely for a period in excess of ten days unless one of the following conditions apply...

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 4).

Full Breakdown

Under Ceres Municipal Code Chapter 10.14, leaving a licensed or unlicensed vehicle, or one missing an engine, transmission, wheels, tires, doors, windshield, or other part needed to run safely, on public or private property for more than 10 days is an infraction unless it's fully enclosed in a building, covered on private property under a valid DMV non-op permit, or held by a licensed dismantler, dealer, or junkyard. The City Manager or designee can serve a 10-day abatement notice, tow the vehicle, and assess removal and administrative costs against the property owner; violators also face a fine set by City Council resolution.

Violations & Fines

Infraction; fine set by City Council resolution plus towing, storage, and administrative costs assessed against the property owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can an inoperative car sit on my property in Ceres?
No more than 10 days, unless it's fully enclosed in a building, covered with a valid DMV non-op permit, or held by a licensed dismantler or dealer.
Can the City tow my car without a hearing?
The City must mail a 10-day notice to abate first; you can request a hearing within that window before removal proceeds.

Sources & Official References

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