The ordinance says owners have seven days to move the car. The County works with owners when it can, but tries not to let a case drag on indefinitely. The County must also enforce the law equally for everyone. The discovery of one abandoned vehicle frequently leads County officials to others. It's not fair to tell a person at one house that they have to comply with the ordinance and then allow someone who lives right beside them, and also has a junked car, to keep theirs.
Abandoned cars are a common problem in the county.
If we get a complaint about one, we notify the owner and, if they don't remove the car within 15 days, we usually notify the Sheriff's Department. We can't just come out one time and know the problem is taken care of. We may have to go back to the property several times to finally enforce the ordinance. Citizens frequently tell County officials they have no way to move a car, but at least one charitable organization may offer a solution. The owner of the car must have a clear title to it and it must be clear of any liens.