Vehicles parked on Cleveland streets for more than 72 hours are deemed abandoned under §451.25 and subject to impoundment under Chapter 405. Ohio state law (ORC §4513.60) defines abandoned as 48+ hours.
Cleveland Codified Ordinances §451.25 defines any vehicle standing or parked on a street, alley, or public grounds for more than 72 hours as abandoned. This is slightly more lenient than Ohio state law (ORC §4513.60), which defines abandoned vehicles as those left unattended for 48+ hours on public streets. Abandoned vehicles in Cleveland are subject to impoundment under Chapter 405. Property owners may also report abandoned vehicles on private property to code enforcement.
Vehicle impounded and towed at owner's expense. Storage and towing fees apply.
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