Removal and disposition of low-valued vehicles.
San José Municipal Code § 11.104.140
in effect11.104.140 - Removal and disposition of low-valued vehicles.
A. This section applies only to inoperable vehicles located upon a parcel that is:
1. Zoned for agricultural use pursuant to Part 1 of Chapter 20.20; or
2. Not improved with a residential structure containing one or more dwelling units.
B. Without using the advance notice and hearing procedure set out in Sections 11.104.050 through 11.104.100, the director may cause to be removed any vehicle or part thereof which meets the following criteria:
1. It is inoperable due to the absence of a motor, transmission or wheels and incapable of being towed;
2. It is valued at less than two hundred dollars by a person specified as an appraiser under California Vehicle Code Section 22855;
3. It is determined by the director to be a public nuisance presenting an immediate threat to public health or safety; and
4. The property owner has signed a release authorizing removal and waiving further interest in the vehicle or part thereof.
C. Prior to final disposition of the vehicle or part removed pursuant to this section, for which evidence of registration was recovered, the director shall provide notice to the registered and legal owners of intent to dispose of the vehicle or part thereof.
D. If the vehicle or part thereof is not claimed and removed within twelve days after the notice is mailed from a disposal site as specified in California Vehicle Code Section 22662, final disposition may proceed.
E. Evidence of registration as referred to in subsection 11.104.140.C. above shall include the registration card, certificate of ownership or license plates.
(Ord. 24056.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11.104ABDIINVE_11.104.140REDILLUVEFetched: 11/1/2026