Council reviews draft ordinance on abandoned and inoperable vehicles

Jul 24, 2026

Staff reviewed a draft ordinance modeled on nearby jurisdictions and the Code of Virginia that defines abandoned and inoperable vehicles, outlines notice/removal procedures on public property, and raises questions about private-property enforcement; council requested more work in a follow-up session.

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Staff presented a draft ordinance addressing abandoned and inoperable vehicles, drawing on local examples and citing the Code of Virginia as a model for definitions and enforcement steps.

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