Brevard County follows FL §316.1945 (72-hour street abandonment) and Code §62-2119 (inoperable vehicles on private property). Vehicles must have current registration and be operable if visible from street. Coastal salt corrosion makes abandonment enforcement common.
Brevard County Code §62-2119 prohibits storage of inoperable, wrecked, or unregistered vehicles on private property visible from the street or neighboring property. Vehicles must display current Florida registration, be operable (start, move under own power), have inflated tires, and not have significant body damage. On public streets, FL §316.1945 allows tow after 72 hours. Coastal salt air accelerates vehicle deterioration, making this a frequent complaint in beachside neighborhoods (Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, Palm Bay). Vehicles may be stored behind an opaque 6-foot fence or inside a garage. Active restoration projects may qualify for a temporary exemption with code enforcement approval. Code Enforcement (321-633-2086) tags vehicles with 10-day notice before abatement.
10-day notice posted on vehicle. Failure to comply: $250 per day per violation. Vehicle towed at owner expense ($200 to $500 plus storage). Lien against property for unpaid abatement costs.
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