Moorpark's property maintenance code under Chapter 8.48 declares overgrown vegetation, dead trees, weeds, and hazardous plants a public nuisance. Property owners must maintain their lots free of overgrown vegetation that harbors rats or vermin. The Code Compliance Division enforces vegetation standards.
MMC Section 8.48.020(E) declares overgrown vegetation likely to harbor rats, vermin, or other animals a public nuisance. Section 8.48.020(F) addresses dead, decayed, diseased, or hazardous trees, weeds, or other vegetation that is dangerous to health, unseemly, or offensive. Section 8.48.020(N) addresses substantial lack of maintenance of grounds where such condition would depreciate property values of surrounding properties. While Moorpark does not specify an exact grass height limit in inches, the standard is that vegetation must not be overgrown to the point of harboring vermin, creating fire hazards, or depreciating neighborhood property values. During fire season, the defensible space requirements under PRC §4291 impose additional vegetation maintenance obligations.
Property owners receive a correction notice with a compliance deadline from Code Compliance. Failure to comply results in administrative citations with escalating fines. The city may abate hazardous vegetation at the property owner's expense. Contact Code Compliance at (805) 517-6232.
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