DeSoto treats any vehicle left on public streets for more than 72 hours, or any inoperable/unregistered vehicle on private residential property visible from the street, as abandoned or junked. Junked
DeSoto treats any vehicle left on public streets for more than 72 hours, or any inoperable/unregistered vehicle on private residential property visible from the street, as abandoned or junked. Junked vehicles — those wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, inoperable, without current registration or inspection — cannot be stored on residential property unless inside a fully enclosed garage or under an opaque cover not visible from public view. DeSoto follows Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683. Violations may result in towing at owner's expense and fines.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Desoto code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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