Escondido limits grass and weeds to 4 inches maximum under Fire Department vegetation management standards. Weed Abatement Ordinance (Ordinance No. 96-18) designates overgrown vegetation as a public nuisance subject to abatement.
Escondido Fire Department vegetation management standards require grass and weeds at a maximum of 4 inches in height. Leaf litter limited to 3 inches depth under healthy trees. Organic mulch limited to 3 inches depth. The Weed Abatement Ordinance (Ordinance No. 96-18) defines weeds as plants bearing downy or wingy seeds, sagebrush, chaparral, overgrown vegetation harboring vermin or creating fire hazards, dry grass, stubble, brush, or other flammable material. The Fire Chief or agent has authority to determine whether a fire hazard or public nuisance exists and issue written notice for abatement. Property owners may destroy or remove weeds before city personnel arrive to avoid assessment of costs. All dead, dying, or diseased vegetation must be removed. Fire-resistant plants required for new or replacement landscaping.
Notice to abate. Failure to comply: city abatement at owner's expense. Misdemeanor charges possible for fire hazard conditions.
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