Santa Ana enforces property maintenance standards under SAMC Chapter 8, Article X (Property Maintenance) and Chapter 18 (Health and Sanitation) that require property owners to keep vegetation trimmed and free of overgrown weeds and grass that constitute a nuisance or fire hazard.
Under SAMC Chapter 8, Article X, property owners must maintain their premises free of excessive vegetation, overgrown weeds, and tall grass that constitute fire, health, or safety hazards. While no specific inch limit for grass height is codified, vegetation that is unsightly, harbors vermin, or poses a fire hazard is subject to abatement. The city enforces these standards through its Code Enforcement Division and Proactive Rental Enforcement Program. Vacant lots are held to the same standards. Complaints may be filed through the city's online reporting system or by contacting Code Enforcement directly.
Property owners who fail to maintain vegetation after receiving a notice of violation face administrative citations and fines. The city may abate the condition and assess the cost against the property, including administrative fees, if the owner fails to act.
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