Rocklin Municipal Code Section 8.04.020(B) declares untended lawn or weeds exceeding 12 inches in height an unlawful property nuisance. Hazardous (dead) weeds must be kept under 4 inches to limit flame heights if ignited. Vacant parcels are notified each April and abated by City contractor if not cut by end of May, with costs invoiced to the owner and lien-secured if unpaid.
Improved residential lots: keep lawn and weeds under 12 inches year-round. Vegetation adjacent to driveways must stay under 30 inches to preserve sight distance. Dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees, weeds, or other vegetation visible from public view must be removed under RMC 8.04.020(D). Vacant parcels follow the Standards for Maintenance of Vacant Parcels: an initial letter goes out in April, a certified-mail reminder in May, and at the end of May the City Council declares non-compliant parcels a nuisance and dispatches an abatement contractor. Managed grazing is an approved alternative subject to permit. Code Enforcement is handled by Public Works at (916) 625-5500.
Administrative citation under RMC 8.04 plus contractor abatement costs and a per-parcel administrative fee. Unpaid charges become a lien on the property and can be collected through the property tax roll.
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