Property Maintenance in Alhambra, CA (2026)
2 verified property maintenance rules for Alhambra, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
Alhambra Municipal Code § 6.26.030(A)(1) makes any dangerous, unsafe or substandard building, structure or property a public nuisance the moment it meets the Uniform Housing Code, Los Angeles County Building Code or Residential Code definition of substandard, or shows any condition listed in California Health and Safety Code § 17920.3. Owners face abatement orders, liens and misdemeanor prosecution under § 6.26.040.
Alhambra Substandard Building Nuisance Law
Significant RestrictionsAlhambra Municipal Code § 6.26.030(A)(1) (Ord. 4667, passed 2-9-15)
The city council finds and declares that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Municipal Code, it is a public nuisance and unlawful for any person owning, leasing, occupying, or having charge of any property or premises in the city to allow, cause, create, maintain, or suffer, or permit others to cause, create, or maintain the following conditions on such property or premises: (A) Any r...
Vacant Lot Maintenance
Alhambra declares weeds, rubbish, and dirt on any lot, vacant or built, a public nuisance the owner must not allow. If the owner ignores a formal abatement notice, the city clears the lot itself and puts the cost on the property as a lien.
Alhambra Vacant Lot Weeds & Rubbish Rule
Some RestrictionsAlhambra Municipal Code § 6.24.020
All weeds, rubbish and dirt of any kind, as defined in this chapter, on private property or on or over any street, alley, or public right-of-way in the city, shall constitute a public nuisance. No person owning, managing or having control or charge or occupancy of any building, lot or premises within the city, shall permit weeds, rubbish or dirt of any kind as defined in this chapter to remain ...
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