Clarksville, TN Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Open storage
- Unlawful on any private property
- Residential parking
- Vehicle must be registered locally
- Commercial lots
- 90 days, screened six feet
- Street limit
- 72 hours, then $30 citation
- Fine
- Up to $50 per day
Summary
Clarksville forbids open storage of any inoperable motor vehicle on residential or commercial property, and a car parked at a home must be registered to the owner or occupant. On city streets, vehicles may sit only 72 hours.
It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of a residential/nonresidential building, structure, or premises to utilize the property for open storage of any inoperable motor vehicle, ice box, refrigerator, stove, glass, building material(s), building rubbish or similar items.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 110 Update 2 | Zoning Ordinance: Supplement 6).
Full Breakdown
Municipal Code § 4-602 defines an inoperable motor vehicle as one that cannot be driven on public streets, including unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, or disrepaired vehicles, and adds that on residentially zoned property a vehicle must be currently registered to the owner or occupant to be parked or stored there. Section 4-603(g)(4)i makes open storage of such a vehicle unlawful and requires removal on notice from the housing official. Commercial lots and repair shops get 90 days, but must screen storage behind a six-foot wall or fence and keep an owner register.
Violations & Fines
Civil fine of up to $50.00 per day under § 4-601(h), with each day a separate offense. A street vehicle with no plate or expired decal draws a $30.00 parking citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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