Grass over 12 inches is considered a nuisance in Isleton under Sacramento County weed abatement authority. Owners receive written notice and 30 days to abate before county contractors cut and bill.
Isleton applies Sacramento County's weed abatement ordinance by contract, authorized under California Government Code 39560 through 39588 and Health and Safety Code 14875. Grass and weeds over 12 inches tall on residential lots are considered a public nuisance and a fire hazard. Owners receive a written notice of violation and have 30 days to abate. If the owner fails to act, the county contracts removal and assesses the cost as a lien against the property through the tax roll. On Delta parcels adjacent to levees, Reclamation District 407 also maintains levee vegetation independently.
Ignored abatement notice: contractor cost plus 100 percent administrative fee assessed as property-tax lien.
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