Joliet prohibits storing vehicles on public streets for more than 48 consecutive hours under Section 19-138. The city actively enforces abandoned and inoperable vehicle removal. Vehicles on residential property must be parked on a proper driveway, not on yards or grass.
Joliet addresses abandoned vehicles through multiple code provisions. Section 19-138 prohibits parking or storing any vehicle on any public street, alley, or public way for more than 48 consecutive hours. The zoning ordinance (Section 47-5.3) prohibits parking vehicles on any yard or parkway except upon a proper driveway or parking space. Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles stored on residential property must be out of public view and on a paved surface. The city's Neighborhood Services Division and Police Department enforce abandoned vehicle complaints. Vehicles in violation may be tagged, and if not moved within the designated period, towed and impounded at the owner's expense.
Fines up to $750 per offense. Vehicles subject to towing and impoundment at owner's expense. Storage fees apply.
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