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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 19 — Nuisance Abatement Code›Chapter 19.10 — ABANDONED, WRECKED DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES

West Sacramento Municipal Code Art. II Violations

West Sacramento Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · West Sacramento

Cite as: West Sacramento Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 19.10.003. Violations declared.

It is unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person:

A. To abandon a vehicle upon public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property.

B. To move a vehicle to any other private property upon which storage is not permitted or onto any public highway or other public property for purposes of storage after notification has been given by the city to remove any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle or motor vehicle accessories from any private property.

C. Who owns or has possession, custody, or control of any vehicle to place the vehicle upon any street, alley, or city parking lot for more than a consecutive period of seventy-two hours.

(Ord. 03-1 § 2)

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§ 19.10.004. Exceptions.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any vehicle(s) or part thereof which:

A. Is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or

B. Is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer or licensed automobile wrecking yard, provided such business does not otherwise constitute a nuisance as described in this code and is not unsightly or otherwise detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.

(Ord. 03-1 § 2)

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