Ventura treats vehicles parked in the same spot longer than 72 hours as presumptively abandoned for tow purposes under SBMC §16.210.040(C), authorized by Cal. Veh. Code §22651(k). Inoperable, wrecked, or dismantled vehicles on private property visible from the street are independently regulated as a public nuisance under Veh. Code §22660 et seq. and city nuisance abatement provisions. Oversized vehicles (RVs, trailers, large trucks) face additional daytime parking restrictions under SBMC Ch. 16.217.
On-street abandonment: SBMC §16.210.040(C) makes any vehicle parked in one location longer than 72 hours subject to citation and tow. The process: a Traffic Cadet marks the tires and places a windshield notice; 72 hours later, if the vehicle has not moved at least 0.2 mile, the vehicle is tagged for tow under Cal. Veh. Code §22651(k). Report through the city's Abandoned Vehicle Hotline (805-339-4432) or online form. Private property: Inoperable/wrecked/dismantled vehicles on private property visible from the public right-of-way are a public nuisance under Cal. Veh. Code §22660 (which authorizes cities to abate) and Ventura's Public Nuisance provisions; abatement notice and hearing process applies. Oversized vehicles: SBMC Ch. 16.217 (adopted under Cal. Veh. Code §22507) prohibits oversized vehicles on city streets 6 a.m.–6 p.m. — meaning an RV parked street-side will be cited daily unless permitted. SBMC §16.217.060 covers trailers similarly.
On-street: $65-$100 citation plus tow and storage fees. Private property: code-enforcement abatement, potentially including towing under Veh. Code §22660. Oversized: per-day infraction under SBMC §16.217.050.
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