West Palm Beach property owners must keep lots free of dead vegetation, dry grass, and combustible debris that could carry fire under City Code §34 (Property Maintenance) and Florida Forest Service wildland-urban interface guidance.
Code Compliance issues notices for accumulated yard debris, palm fronds, and overgrown brush, particularly during the February-May Florida dry season. Vacant lots adjacent to occupied homes are inspected after wildfire warnings. Defensible space of at least 30 feet is recommended around structures in pine and palmetto zones. The Florida Forest Service may order additional clearance during elevated Keetch-Byram Drought Index readings.
Notice and order to abate within 10 days. Failure results in city contractor abatement plus a lien for cost recovery and a $150-$500 administrative fine.
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