Citrus Heights properties must maintain weed and brush abatement under the city nuisance ordinance, with 100 feet of defensible space where mapped fire hazard zones apply.
Although Citrus Heights is largely flat suburban terrain and has limited Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, weed and brush abatement is required annually by Sacramento Metro Fire District. Properties with overgrown vegetation over 6 inches tall, dead brush, or accumulated combustible debris are subject to notice and abatement. California Public Resources Code Section 4291 requires 100 feet of defensible space around structures in any mapped fire hazard zone. The city contracts abatement through Metro Fire, and noncompliant parcels are cleared with costs placed as a lien.
Initial notice gives 30 days to comply. Failure to abate results in contractor clearance plus an administrative fee of roughly 500 dollars added to the parcel tax roll.
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