CA Vehicle Code requires vehicles to move every 72 hours. Vehicles missing essential parts (engine, transmission, wheels, doors, windshield) may be towed immediately as safety hazards. Expired registration over 6 months also triggers immediate removal.
San Ramon defines abandoned vehicles as those left on public property for an extended period (typically 72 hours) or inoperable vehicles stored on private property visible from the street. Vehicles without current registration, flat tires, or significant damage may be classified as abandoned. Code enforcement issues a notice to the registered owner before towing. On private property, vehicles must be in an enclosed garage or behind an opaque fence. Certain exemptions may apply for vehicles actively being repaired with a valid permit.
Notice period typically 72 hours to 10 days. Towing and storage at owner expense ($150 to $500+). Additional fines for repeat violations.
San Ramon, CA
San Ramon prohibits amplified music audible beyond the property line of the source, with stricter enforcement during quiet hours (10 PM-7 AM). Outdoor events...
San Ramon, CA
Construction in San Ramon is permitted Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No construction is allowed on Sundays or city-recogn...
San Ramon, CA
San Ramon permits 6-foot fences in side and rear yards and 3.5-foot (42-inch) fences in front yards. Corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions ...
San Ramon, CA
Hedges in San Ramon are regulated similarly to fences for sight-line purposes. Front yard hedges must not exceed 3.5 feet within the front setback, and corne...
San Ramon, CA
San Ramon borders extensive East Bay Regional Park District open space (Las Trampas, Bollinger Canyon, Iron Horse Trail) hosting deer, coyotes, mountain lion...
San Ramon, CA
San Ramon prohibits exotic and wild animals as pets, with regulation primarily governed by California Fish and Game Code §2118 which bans private possession ...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Contra Costa County.
See how other cities in Contra Costa County handle abandoned vehicles.
See how San Ramon's abandoned vehicles rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.