Gulfport, FL Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

Chapter 12's nuisance article defines a non-operative vehicle as one that is wrecked, dismantled, or incapable of being lawfully operated, and an unlicensed vehicle as one without a current license plate or registration, under Section 12-1. Section 12-2(n) then bans these vehicles outright anywhere within a public right-of-way or on public property. On commercial automobile, truck, motorcycle or boat lots holding a valid occupational license, non-operative or unlicensed vehicles must sit at least 15 feet back from the paved edge of the nearest roadway, and on other commercially zoned lots an unlicensed vehicle cannot remain longer than 30 days in any 90-day period unless it is inside a building or a permitted fenced storage area.

On every other property in the city, non-operative or unlicensed vehicles must be kept in a fully enclosed building, except that one such vehicle may sit outside if it is completely hidden from neighboring properties and the right-of-way by a solid fence at least six feet tall, allowed solid vegetation, or a fitted cover that is tightly secured over the entire vehicle. 05, with removal and storage costs assessed against the vehicle. Vehicles on a right-of-way or other public property can be removed just 48 hours after the notice is posted, without the 30-day window. Owners may object in writing to the city manager.