Citrus Heights, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Street (72 hr)
- CVC §22651(k)
- Wrecked/Inop
- CVC §22669 removal
- Private Property
- Must be fully enclosed
- Program
- SCSAAV (Sacramento County)
- Reporting
- Citrus Heights PD non-emergency
Summary
Abandoned vehicles on Citrus Heights public streets are handled under CVC §22651(k) (72-hour rule) and §22669 (wrecked/inoperable). On private property, inoperable vehicles violate zoning and nuisance codes unless stored in a fully enclosed structure.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a city, county, or city and county may adopt an ordinance establishing procedures for the abatement and removal, as public nuisances, of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof from private or public property, and for the recovery, pursuant to Section 25845 or 38773.5 of the Government Code, or assumption by the local authority, of costs of administration and the removal.
Full Breakdown
Citrus Heights participates in the Sacramento County Service Authority for Abandoned Vehicles (SCSAAV) program, funded by a $1 DMV fee. Vehicles abandoned on public streets can be reported to Citrus Heights Police Department. Under CVC §22651(k), vehicles parked over 72 hours can be marked and towed. CVC §22669 authorizes removal of vehicles that are wrecked, dismantled, or abandoned. On private property visible from a public right-of-way, inoperable or dismantled vehicles are declared a public nuisance under CHMC and California Vehicle Code §22660. Vehicles without current registration or license plates, missing major components (wheels, engine), or undriveable must be stored inside a fully enclosed garage. Notice-and-abatement procedures apply, with lien authority if the owner doesn't comply.
Violations & Fines
Public nuisance abatement: vehicle tow at owner cost, plus administrative fines $100-$500. Liens attach to property if unpaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I report an abandoned car on my street?
Can I keep a project car in my driveway?
Sources & Official References
- [1]CVC §22660
- [2]CVC §22669
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