Perris, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

The City of Perris addresses abandoned vehicles through a dedicated chapter of its Municipal Code: Title 7 (Health and Welfare), Chapter 7.30 'Abandoned Vehicles.' This is the city's own ordinance and is separate from Riverside County's abandoned-vehicle program. Chapter 7.30 follows the standard California abandoned-vehicle abatement framework: when an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle (or part of one) is found on private or public property, the City issues a Notice of Intention to Abate and Remove the vehicle (Section 7.30.080), giving the owner and property owner an opportunity to request a hearing; after the process concludes, the City issues a Notice of Decision to remove the vehicle (Section 7.30.130) and may then have it removed and disposed of, with costs assessed against the responsible party. On public streets, the City also relies on California Vehicle Code 22651(k), which authorizes removal of a vehicle parked or left standing on a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours where a local removal ordinance exists - the practical tool for a car that looks abandoned at the curb. Residents report suspected abandoned vehicles to the City of Perris Code Enforcement / Municipal Enforcement Services, which lists abandoned and inoperative vehicles among the property-maintenance issues it routinely abates. An inoperative or dismantled vehicle stored in public view on a residential lot can also trigger zoning and nuisance enforcement in addition to Chapter 7.30. Because the abatement process is notice-driven, owners typically receive written notice and a chance to respond before a vehicle is towed under Chapter 7.30.