Davis declares abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles a public nuisance under Chapter 23. The city can abate and remove them from public or private property after notice, with removal costs assessed to the responsible party.
Abandoned and inoperative vehicles in Davis are regulated under Chapter 23 (Nuisances), primarily Article 23.01 and Article 23.06 on abatement of vehicles. An inoperative vehicle cannot legally be operated because it lacks current registration or an essential part such as an engine, transmission, wheels, tires or windshield. Such vehicles, or parts of them, are declared unlawful and a public nuisance, except those in an active state of renovation. On discovering such a vehicle on public or private property, the department head may cause its abatement and removal. Owners may request a public hearing within ten days of the notice. If the vehicle was placed on land without the owner's consent, removal costs are not assessed against that landowner.
Keeping an abandoned, wrecked or inoperative vehicle on public or private property is a public nuisance subject to abatement, towing and assessment of removal costs.
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