Hesperia contracts with San Bernardino County Fire Hazard Abatement to enforce defensible space. Weeds and grasses must be cut to no more than 4 inches in height within 30 feet of any structure. The High Desert/Mojave WUI environment makes overgrown vegetation a year-round fire hazard, especially tumbleweeds in the fall.
The City of Hesperia contracts with San Bernardino County Fire Hazard Abatement to inspect every parcel for weeds, dead vegetation, and combustible material. Per the City's Weed Abatement program, weeds and grasses must be cut to no more than 4 inches in height within 30 feet of any structure — a localized standard layered on top of California Public Resources Code §4291 which requires 100 feet of defensible space in State Responsibility Areas. Each parcel is individually inspected, and a courtesy notice is mailed before any abatement action. Spring inspections target weeds and grasses; fall inspections target tumbleweeds and summer vegetation. Properties not in compliance after the notice deadline are subject to administrative abatement by County contractors, with costs placed as a lien on the property tax bill. Hesperia Municipal Code Title 8 (Health and Safety) authorizes nuisance abatement procedures, while the County administers field enforcement at (760) 995-8140.
Non-compliance after the courtesy notice triggers administrative abatement: County contractors enter the property to cut weeds, and the cost (typically $200–$1,500 depending on lot size) plus a 25-50% administrative fee is added to the property tax roll as a special assessment lien. Repeated violations can escalate to misdemeanor citations under HMC Title 8 nuisance provisions.
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