Lakewood tags and tows abandoned vehicles after 48 hours on public streets or 72 hours on private property under ORC 4513.63 and CO 303.08. Unregistered or inoperable vehicles in driveways are nuisance violations.
Any vehicle parked on a Lakewood street for more than 48 hours without being moved is subject to tagging as abandoned. On private property an inoperable vehicle (flat tires, expired plates, no engine) is a zoning nuisance under Codified Ordinance 1351.07 and must be stored inside a garage or removed within 14 days of notice. Impounded vehicles are held at Lakewood Police impound; owners must pay tow, daily storage (35 dollars per day), and any outstanding citations before release. Title-less vehicles sold at city auction after 30 days.
Tow plus storage (approx 210 dollar minimum). Nuisance citation: 150 dollars per day until removed.
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