Ojai, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Street Limit
- 72 hours (CVC §22651)
- Report Street
- Ventura County Sheriff
- Private Property
- Code Compliance Division
- Contact
- Ojai Community Development 646-5581
Summary
Vehicles left more than 72 hours on public streets may be cited under CVC §22651. Inoperable vehicles on private property are cited by Code Compliance.
22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic.
Full Breakdown
Abandoned vehicles in Ojai are enforced under the Ojai Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code. A vehicle is considered abandoned if it is parked on a public street for more than 72 hours without being moved, or if it is inoperable, unregistered, or has expired registration on public or private property. The Ventura County Sheriff handles abandoned vehicle complaints. Vehicles on private property that are visible from the street and in a state of disrepair may be cited as a nuisance under the city's property maintenance code.
Violations & Fines
Abandoned vehicle on public street: 72-hour notice, then tow at owner's expense ($200-$500 tow plus daily storage). Inoperable vehicle visible from street on private property: $100-$250 nuisance citation and 30-day compliance order. Failure to remove after notice: $250-$500 fine and city-ordered removal at owner's expense.
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