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Property Maintenance in Upland, CA (2026)

5 verified property maintenance rules for Upland, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Trash Bin Storage

Upland's Property Maintenance and Use Standards require trash receptacles to be screened from public view. For developments of five units or less, trash containers must be properly stored or screened to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director. Barrels visible from the street are treated as blight, and carts must be returned out of sight after collection.

Upland Trash and Recycling Bin Storage Rules

Some Restrictions

Property Blight

The City of Upland enforces its own property maintenance and use standards. Front and side yards, porches and any area visible from the street must be kept free of refuse, debris, inoperative vehicles, broken appliances, furniture and stored junk. Blight is abated under the Public Nuisance and Abatement chapters of the city code.

Upland Property Blight and Maintenance Standards

Some Restrictions

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Upland's public nuisance code applies to any lot or premises, occupied or vacant. Owners must keep lots and the adjacent sidewalk free of weeds, wild grasses, rubbish, tin cans and combustibles. If not removed within five days of written notice, the city may abate and bill the owner. Vacant lots also fall under weed abatement.

Upland Vacant Lot and Premises Maintenance

Some Restrictions

Garage Sale Rules

Upland requires a Finance Department permit for yard sales. A single address may hold up to three sales per year, each no more than three consecutive days, only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. One sign (max 2 ft x 2 ft) is allowed on-property, not in the public right-of-way. No purchased or consigned merchandise may be sold.

Upland Yard Sale and Garage Sale Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Weeds & Overgrown Grass

The City of Upland runs an annual Weed Abatement Program (January-July) to cut fire risk. Property owners must keep weeds and grasses below 4 inches, remove dead or dying vegetation and palm fronds, and maintain 30 feet of defensible space around structures. Failure to comply after a Notice of Violation results in administrative fees and possible city abatement.

Upland Weeds and Overgrown Grass Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Upland city rules.

Property Maintenance in San Bernardino County