5 rules for unincorporated Sutter County, California.
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Unincorporated Sutter County's Property Nuisance Code makes it a nuisance to keep solid waste, green waste or recyclable containers in front or side yards visible from the public right-of-way for more than 48 hours. Recology Yuba-Sutter sets the curbside set-out rules for collection.
In unincorporated Sutter County, visible accumulation of junk, scrap, inoperable equipment, deteriorated buildings and other blighting conditions is a public nuisance under the County Property Nuisance Code (Chapter 1320, Ord. 1684, 2021). Violations are misdemeanors subject to abatement, administrative citations and cost recovery.
In unincorporated Sutter County, a vacant or undeveloped lot with accumulated trash, rubbish, garbage or debris is a public nuisance. After two violations in 24 months the owner must erect a six-foot cyclone fence to deter dumping, at their own expense (Chapter 1320).
In unincorporated Sutter County, garage and yard sales are exempt from a planning permit but are limited to 3 consecutive days per sale, no more than 4 times per year per residence, and to common household items owned by the resident (Zoning Code Section 1500-16-020).
Unincorporated Sutter County treats overgrown, dead or decayed trees, weeds and vegetation that pose a risk or create blight as a public nuisance (Chapter 1320). Separately, the County Fire Services Manager can order removal of dry grass, brush and weeds that create a fire hazard under the Fire Code.
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