Glendale, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

GMC Chapter 10.48 addresses abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles on public and private property. The accumulation and storage of such vehicles creates conditions including reduced property values, blight, fire hazards, and safety concerns. On public streets, the 72-hour parking limit applies per California Vehicle Code; vehicles parked beyond 72 hours may be cited and towed. On private property, inoperative or dismantled vehicles must be stored within a fully enclosed structure (garage). The Glendale Police Department handles enforcement at 818-548-4840 for 72-hour violations, blocked driveways, and abandoned vehicle reports. Under California Vehicle Code Section 22852, vehicle owners have the right to request a hearing within 10 days of a stored vehicle notice. The city's Code Compliance division also investigates vehicles stored on private property that create blight or safety hazards.