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Weed Ordinances: Moreno Valley vs Riverside

How do weed ordinances rules compare between Moreno Valley, CA and Riverside, CA?

Riverside has fewer restrictions than Moreno Valley.

Moreno Valley, CA

Riverside County

Heavy Restrictions

Moreno Valley conducts annual weed abatement inspections between April and June to reduce wildfire risk. Property owners must cut weeds and grasses to 4 inches or less and clear dead vegetation within 100 feet of structures. Non-compliant properties face city abatement and lien charges.

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Riverside, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Riverside declares overgrown weeds and dry brush a public nuisance under RMC Chapters 6.15 and 8.80. The Fire Department runs an annual weed-abatement program that requires vacant and improved properties to be cleared of combustible weeds, tumbleweeds, and Russian thistle, with particular intensity in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

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