Property owners in unincorporated LA County must maintain vegetation under nuisance abatement codes. Overgrown weeds and grass are subject to fire hazard reduction and property maintenance requirements. The county may abate and charge owners for non-compliance.
Property owners in unincorporated LA County must maintain vegetation under nuisance abatement and fire hazard provisions. While there is no specific grass height ordinance for non-fire-hazard areas, overgrown vegetation that harbors pests, creates fire risk, or constitutes a public nuisance can be cited under Title 11 and Title 22. In fire hazard areas, all grass and weeds must be cut to 3 inches or less within the 200-foot brush clearance zone. The LA County Agricultural Commissioner handles weed abatement on vacant lots and rights-of-way.
In fire hazard zones, failure to maintain vegetation below 3 inches triggers brush clearance enforcement with $175 reinspection fees and county-performed clearance billed to the owner. In non-fire areas, overgrown vegetation constituting a nuisance may result in code enforcement action with fines of $100-$500 per day. Vacant lot weed abatement violations are handled by the Agricultural Commissioner with costs billed to the property owner.
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