Costa Mesa requires property owners to remove weeds, grass, and combustible vegetation capable of endangering property. The Costa Mesa Fire Department enforces vegetation management standards as part of the adopted fire code.
Under Costa Mesa's adopted fire code provisions, property owners must cut down and remove weeds, grass, vines, and other growth capable of being ignited and endangering property. Combustible vegetation near structures creates fire hazards and must be maintained. The Costa Mesa Fire Department enforces vegetation management standards and may issue notices for non-compliance. Property maintenance standards under CMMC also require keeping property free from rubbish, debris, and overgrown vegetation that creates nuisance conditions. Open burning of vegetation waste is prohibited under South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 444. Cleared vegetation must be disposed of through proper waste management channels.
Failure to clear combustible vegetation results in fire code violations, notices to correct, and potential city abatement at the owner's expense. Creating fire hazards may result in criminal charges.
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