Rancho Cordova Municipal Code declares weeds and grass taller than 6 inches a public nuisance subject to abatement. The city sends weed abatement notices to vacant lots and nonconforming properties each spring, with forced abatement and liens for noncompliance.
Under California Government Code Sections 39560 to 39588 and California Health and Safety Code Section 14875, municipalities may declare overgrown vegetation a public nuisance and compel abatement. Rancho Cordova Code Enforcement applies a 6-inch working threshold, although thick weed stands and dry seed heads can be cited at any height if they create fire or vermin hazard. The city partners with Sacramento Metro Fire and contracts mowing crews for properties that do not comply after notice. Owners receive a notice of violation with typically 10 to 30 days to abate. If the city abates, the cost plus a 25 percent administrative surcharge becomes a lien recorded against the property. Enforcement is stepped up on vacant parcels in the Sunrise, Mather, and Aerojet redevelopment corridors.
Typical forced abatement charges range 400 to 1,500 dollars plus administrative surcharge. Repeat noncompliance can be referred to the city attorney for civil penalties.
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