Columbus, GA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

It shall be unlawful for the occupant of any lot in the city, or owner of any lot in the city, or agent or representative of any such occupant or owner, to permit or maintain on such lot any junked motorized vehicle.(4)When any junked motor vehicle is thus stored, parked or left on any public property, vacant lot, private property, or premises within Muscogee County notice shall be served personally or by certified U.S. Mail by the authorized official designated by the city manager, to the owner or person in charge of the property or premises, with an additional notice posted on the vehicle to remove, store or dispose of the vehicle within 30 calendar days from the date of the notice for private property and seven calendar days for public property.