Whittier, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

020 declares any vehicle, or parts of one, that is abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative and located on real property in the city (public or private, excluding highways) a public nuisance subject to abatement and removal. Before removal, the city manager must give the property or vehicle owner ten days' written notice of intent to abate, describing the vehicle, its location, and identifying and license numbers where available, following the notice procedures in Vehicle Code Section 22660 et seq. 030(A)). 030(B)). 030(C)-(D)). If the vehicle was placed on the land without the landowner's consent and the landowner has not acquiesced, abatement costs cannot be levied against that property.

After a final nuisance determination, the vehicle owner or property owner must remove it within the time set in the abatement order, or the city removes it by city forces or contract under Vehicle Code Section 22660 et seq. 050). 090). 100).