Chico, CA Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Chico's code doesn't define a maximum grass or weed height in inches. Instead, Section 1.14.030 of the Nuisance Abatement chapter classifies dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees, weeds, or other vegetation constituting a danger to public safety and welfare, and separately vegetation that is simply unsightly and drags down neighboring property values, as a public nuisance. The community development director can order abatement; if the owner doesn't clear the growth, the City can do the work itself using city crews or a contractor and bill the owner for the cost, including a re-inspection fee and any attorney's fees the City incurs enforcing the chapter.