In unincorporated Clark County, three or more inoperable vehicles in a rural yard, or any inoperable vehicle in an urban yard, that sit 30+ days visible from the road are a public nuisance. Statewide, a certified junk vehicle can be inspected and disposed of under RCW 46.55.230.
CCC 9.24.010(1)(d)/(2)(d) declares a nuisance the presence of abandoned or inoperable vehicles (three or more in rural zones; any in urban zones) that have remained 'in the same location ... for more than thirty (30) consecutive days,' are in the front, side or rear yard, are visible from an adjacent property or roadway, and are 'missing a major component such as the engine, transmission, battery, tire(s), u-joint, differential, front suspension' or 'cannot be started and set into motion both forward and reverse for a distance of one hundred (100) feet.' Washington law (RCW 46.55.010(5)) defines a junk vehicle, and RCW 46.55.230 lets authorized officials inspect and authorize disposal of an abandoned junk vehicle.
Nuisance abatement after owner notice; certified junk vehicles may be removed and disposed of under RCW 46.55.230. Restoration and evidence vehicles under cover are exempt.
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