Tehama County, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Tehama County Code § 9.02.010
- Notice period
- 10 days before hearing
- Exceptions
- Enclosed, screened, or tarped vehicles
- Cost recovery
- Lien or special assessment
Summary
In unincorporated Tehama County, an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle left in view on public or private property is a declared public nuisance the county can abate and bill to the owner.
...the presence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle or parts thereof, on private or public property, except as expressly permitted in this chapter constitutes a public nuisance which may be abated as such in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23).
Full Breakdown
Tehama County Code § 9.02.010 declares any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle or parts left on public or private property a public nuisance, building on state authority under Vehicle Code §§22660-22710. Exceptions cover vehicles fully enclosed in a building, completely screened from view, under a custom-fitted tarp, or held by a licensed dismantler or dealer. An uncorrected nuisance goes through a 10-day abatement notice and planning commission hearing before the county removes the vehicle and places the cost as a lien or special assessment on the property. Applies only in the unincorporated county, not Red Bluff, Corning, or Tehama.
Violations & Fines
Leaving an unscreened, unenclosed inoperative vehicle in view violates § 9.02.010; failure to abate after notice lets the county remove it and assess costs plus attorney's fees against the owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep an inoperative car on my property in unincorporated Tehama County?
What happens if I don't remove a cited vehicle?
Sources & Official References
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