Universal City requires property owners to keep lots free of high weeds, brush, and combustible debris under nuisance code provisions. Randolph AFB proximity makes wildland fuel reduction a priority.
Universal City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30 nuisances requires every owner or occupant of real property to prevent the accumulation of weeds, brush, rubbish, and other flammable materials on their lot. While the ordinance addresses general nuisance and public health, the Fire Marshal also uses IFC 304 to order removal of combustible vegetation that creates a fire exposure hazard to adjacent structures. Owners typically receive a 7 to 10 day notice to abate, and if the owner fails to comply the city may enter the property, perform the work, and assess the cost as a lien against the property plus an administrative fee. The requirement is enforced year round but complaints spike in late summer when Bexar County drought conditions and Juniper and Mesquite fuels reach peak flammability. Properties bordering Cibolo Creek or the boundary with Converse should maintain a 30 foot defensible space around structures to reduce ignition risk during high wind events.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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