Springdale, AR Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

Abandoned vehicles in Springdale are governed by Arkansas state law and the City's nuisance code. Arkansas Code §27-50-1101 defines an 'abandoned vehicle' as a vehicle that remains unattended for 30 days during which the owner gives no evidence of an intent to retake possession. A.C.A. §27-50-1201 through §27-50-1224 sets the removal framework - when a vehicle is found abandoned on private property, or parked on private property without the property owner's authorization, the property owner or agent may have the vehicle removed by a towing and storage firm licensed by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. Prior to removal, the tow firm must obtain a written statement from the property owner identifying the property and confirming the vehicle is abandoned or parked without authority. A.C.A. §27-49-219 governs the title-clearing and sale process for abandoned vehicles that are not reclaimed. Springdale Neighborhood Services (City Hall, 201 Spring Street; 479-750-8114) administers complaints about inoperable, wrecked, or junked vehicles stored on residential property under Chapter 74 of the Springdale Code (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions), which treats open storage of inoperable vehicles as a public nuisance. Vehicles abandoned on public streets are removed by Springdale Police using the state framework; the owner is liable for the tow contractor's fees and storage charges to recover the vehicle.