Wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles may not sit on public or private property in Menifee for more than 72 consecutive hours unless fully enclosed and out of view; violations are infractions and vehicles may be towed.
Per the City of Menifee Code Enforcement FAQ, Menifee Municipal Code Section 12.01.150 makes it an infraction to abandon a wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle on public or private property for over 72 consecutive hours, unless the vehicle is completely enclosed and not visible from streets or neighboring properties. This works alongside the street-parking rules in Chapter 12.20: Section 12.20.040 authorizes removal of any vehicle parked on a city highway in violation of the parking ordinance pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 22650 and 22850 and Chapter 12.01 of the Menifee code. Residents can report suspected abandoned vehicles to Menifee Code Enforcement.
An infraction under MMC 12.01.150. Abandoned vehicles on city streets are subject to removal under California Vehicle Code Sections 22650 and 22850 and MMC Chapter 12.01 (MMC 12.20.040), with towing and storage costs falling on the owner.
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