The City of Orange requires property owners to maintain lawns and landscaping in a neat and orderly condition under general nuisance and property maintenance provisions. Overgrown vegetation constituting a nuisance is subject to code enforcement.
Under the City of Orange's property maintenance and nuisance provisions, property owners must maintain lawns, landscaping, and yards in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition. While the city does not specify a maximum grass height by inches, allowing grass and vegetation to grow to the point of creating a nuisance — harboring vermin, creating fire hazards, or degrading neighborhood appearance — is subject to code enforcement. Regular lawn mowing, weed control, and maintenance of planted areas are expected. The Community Development Code Enforcement Division handles complaints about overgrown vegetation, dead lawns, and poorly maintained landscapes. Drought-tolerant and native landscaping alternatives to traditional lawns are encouraged under the city's water conservation program.
Overgrown or unmaintained landscaping may result in code enforcement notices, required abatement, and fines. The city may perform cleanup at the owner's expense if violations persist.
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