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Little Rock, AR Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Private-property notice period
7 days to correct
Street vehicle removal trigger
unattended over 48 hours
Non-compliance consequence
city abatement + property lien
Exception
licensed auto sales/repair business

Summary

Little Rock bans open storage of an abandoned automobile on any lot unless it's part of a licensed auto business, and lets police impound cars left on a street more than 48 hours.

The open storage of an abandoned automobile unless such storage is in connection with an automotive sales or repair business enterprise which operates under a duly licensed and exhibited privilege license and located on a properly zoned parcel. In this subsection "abandoned automobile" means any motor vehicle or part thereof that is in a state of disrepair or incapable of being moved under its own power.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 83).

Full Breakdown

The nuisance code bans open storage of an abandoned automobile on any lot, defining it as any motor vehicle or part that is disrepaired or incapable of moving under its own power, unless the storage is tied to a licensed auto sales or repair business on a properly zoned parcel. A designated city employee gives the responsible party written notice with 7 days to correct the violation before the city abates it and liens the property for the cost. Separately, police may tow and impound any vehicle left unattended on a street for more than 48 hours.

Violations & Fines

Missing the 7-day abatement deadline lets the city remove the vehicle, bill the owner, and file a property lien; a repeat violation of the same subsection within 365 days gets no further notice before citation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep a broken-down car in my yard?
No. Sec. 20-2(a)(3) bans open storage of an abandoned automobile unless it's part of a licensed auto sales or repair business on properly zoned property.
What happens if a car sits unattended on my street?
Police can tow and impound it once it has been left unattended on the street for more than 48 hours, per Sec. 32-43.
What if I ignore the city's notice?
The city abates the nuisance itself, charges the owner the cost, and files a lien against the property; repeat violations within 365 days skip further notice.

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