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Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palos Verdes Estates

§ 2.32.010. Sale and disposition authorized.

Whenever any property of any kind or nature comes into the possession of the police department and is unclaimed for the periods specified in this chapter, the property shall be sold or disposed of by the police department unless the owner in the meantime has claimed such property. (Ord. 237 § 1, 1966; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.32.020. Holding period.

Such unclaimed property in the possession of the police department shall be held for a period of at least ninety days, and during such time the police department shall try to ascertain the owner thereof. If such owner can be found or ascertained, such property shall be restored to such owner on demand upon the payment of any and all costs incurred by the police department in caring for the personal property.

(Ord. 237 § 1, 1966; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.32.030. Sale to highest bidder.

After holding such property for six months, except unclaimed bicycles which shall be held for a period of at least ninety days, in the event any such property is unclaimed or unredeemed by the owner by paying the cost of the care thereof, the chief of police shall sell such property and the whole thereof at public auction to the highest bidder. If there is no bidder for any part of the property, the chief of police shall dispose of all such unclaimed and unsold property by destroying the same and disposing of it as trash.

(Ord. 237 § 1, 1966; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.32.040. Advertisement.

Before selling such property, the chief of police shall advertise such property for sale by publishing a notice thereof for at least ten days prior to the date of sale in the official newspaper of the city, in which notice the chief of police shall give the time of sale and the place of sale, and any storage charge against the property.

(Ord. 237 § 1, 1966; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.32.050. Redemption by owner.

The owner of such property, or any part thereof, which may establish ownership thereto, may reclaim and redeem the property, or any part thereof, at any time prior to the actual sale thereof. (Ord. 237 § 1, 1966; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.32.060. Deposit of unclaimed money.

All moneys so received by the police chief and not delivered to the true owner during a sixmonth period shall thereafter be deposited in the general fund. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA § 2.32.065

PALOS VERDES ESTATES CODE

§ 2.32.080

§ 2.32.065. Sale proceeds.

After the auction is completed, the finance director shall deposit the proceeds of the auction in the general fund.

(Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.32.070. Unsaleable and unusable property.

Any property advertised and offered for sale but not sold and not suitable for appropriation to the use of the city shall be deemed to be of no value and shall be disposed of in such manner as the city manager directs.

(Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.32.075. Dangerous or perishable property.

Any property coming into the possession of the police chief which he or she determines to be dangerous or perishable may be disposed of immediately, without notice, in such manner as he determines to be in the public interest.

(Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.32.080. Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to property subject to confiscation under the laws of the state or of the United States, and shall apply to property held as evidence. This chapter only applies when the property is unclaimed by any person and no other provisions of law are applicable concerning its disposition.

(Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

§ 2.36.010

§ 2.36.050

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▸Contents — Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code
Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  4. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  5. Chapter 2.10 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  6. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  7. Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS
  8. Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  9. Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  10. Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  11. Chapter 2.36 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT
  12. Chapter 2.38 — POST-EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING
  13. Title 3
  14. Chapter 3.00 — SPECIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
  15. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION
  16. Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  18. Chapter 3.28 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
  19. Chapter 3.32 — CHARGE FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES
  20. Chapter 3.36 — LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
  21. Title 5
  22. Chapter 5.04 — FORTUNETELLING AND RELATED PRACTICES
  23. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  24. Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  25. Chapter 5.20 — COMMERCIAL FILM PERMIT
  26. Chapter 5.25 — REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORT
  27. Title 6
  28. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL GENERALLY
  29. Chapter 6.08 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOGS
  30. Chapter 6.12 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
  31. Chapter 6.16 — VACCINATION
  32. Title 8
  33. Chapter 8.32
  34. Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE
  35. Chapter 8.14
  36. Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
  37. Chapter 8.18 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
  38. Chapter 8.24 — HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
  39. Chapter 8.32 — OUTDOOR BUSINESS LIGHTING
  40. Chapter 8.36 — SUBSTANDARD PREMISES
  41. Chapter 8.40
  42. Chapter 8.44 — WELLS AND MINES
  43. Chapter 8.52 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
  44. Chapter 8.56 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
  45. Chapter 8.60 — FIREWORKS
  46. Title 9
  47. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
  48. Chapter 9.05 — PICKETING
  49. Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW
  50. Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS
  51. Chapter 9.16 — USE OF BEACHES
  52. Chapter 9.18 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR PARTIES AT WHICH UNDE…
  53. Chapter 9.20
  54. Title 10
  55. Chapter 10.02 — PENALTIES
  56. Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
  57. Chapter 10.12
  58. Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  59. Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  60. Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
  61. Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  62. Chapter 10.32
  63. Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – VENDING
  64. Chapter 10.40
  65. Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – TIMES
  66. Chapter 10.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  67. Chapter 10.52
  68. Chapter 10.60 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  69. Title 12
  70. Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
  71. Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS
  72. Chapter 12.16 — STREET TREES
  73. Chapter 12.20 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE RESTRICTIONS
  74. Chapter 12.24 — PARKS
  75. Chapter 12.32
  76. Title 13
  77. Chapter 13.08 — STORM DRAINS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POL…
  78. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  79. Chapter 13.14 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
  80. Title 15
  81. Chapter 15.04
  82. Chapter 15.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  83. Chapter 15.12
  84. Chapter 15.20
  85. Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  86. Title 16
  87. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  88. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  89. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  90. Title 17
  91. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  92. Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
  93. Chapter 17.20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  94. Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
  95. Chapter 17.36 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.40
  97. Chapter 17.44 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  98. Title 18
  99. Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  100. Chapter 18.32 — WALLS AND FENCES
  101. Chapter 18.36 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY
  102. Chapter 18.37
  103. Chapter 18.39
  104. Chapter 18.40 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MU-O) ZONE
  105. Chapter 18.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
  106. Chapter 18.45 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  107. Chapter 18.50 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  108. Chapter 18.60 — NONCOMMERCIAL ANTENNAS
  109. Chapter 18.64 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
  110. Chapter 18.72 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  111. Chapter 18.73 — REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
  112. Title 19
  113. Chapter 19.01 — DEFINITIONS
  114. Chapter 19.02
  115. Title OL

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