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Manteca, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

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

Key Facts

Declared
Public nuisance under § 8.20.020
Notice required
At least 10 days
Enforced by
Police or fire chief
Exempt
Vehicles enclosed in a building

Summary

Manteca declares abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles on private or public property a public nuisance under Vehicle Code § 22660 authority, and the police or fire chief can abate and remove them after a 10-day notice.

the authority granted by the state under Section 22660 of the Vehicle Code to remove abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof as public nuisances, the city council makes the following findings and declarations: The accumulation and storage of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof on private or public property not including highways is found to create a condition tending to reduce the value of private property, to promote blight and deterioration, to invite plundering, to create fire hazards, to constitute an attractive nuisance creating a hazard to the health and safety of minors, to create a harboring for rodents and insects and to be injurious to the health, safety and general welfare. Therefore, the presence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle or parts thereof, on private or public property not including highways, except as expressly permitted in this chapter, is declared to constitute a public nuisance which may be abated as such in accordance with the provisions of the chapter. (Prior code § 12A-13; Ord. 765 § 1, 1987; Ord. 830 § 2, 1989)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4829770; v11 updated 2026-04-21).

Full Breakdown

Manteca Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 declares abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or vehicle parts on private or public property (excluding highways) a public nuisance, exercising authority granted under Vehicle Code § 22660. The police or fire chief may abate and remove such vehicles after mailing at least 10 days' notice to the land owner and the vehicle's registered owner, who may request a hearing or submit a sworn statement denying responsibility. Vehicles fully enclosed in a building, or stored lawfully by a licensed dismantler, vehicle dealer or junk dealer, are exempt.

Violations & Fines

Keeping an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle on private or public property beyond the notice period lets the city abate and remove it and bill the owner for removal and administrative costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to leave a wrecked or inoperative car in my Manteca yard?
Yes. MMC § 8.20.020 declares abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles on private or public property a public nuisance the city can abate.
Does Manteca give notice before removing an abandoned vehicle?
Yes. Under § 8.20.090 the city mails at least 10 days' notice to the land owner and vehicle owner before abatement, with a right to request a hearing.

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