Compton requires all property owners to keep lots free of weeds and overgrown vegetation under nuisance provisions (Chapter 7). Code enforcement officers identify weed violations during systematic block-by-block inspections. Failure to abate is a misdemeanor.
Under CMC Chapter 7, Section 7-20, the City of Compton has established a weed and rubbish abatement procedure. Property owners are responsible for maintaining their properties free of weeds, overgrown vegetation, rubbish, and other nuisance conditions. The city's systematic code enforcement program identifies properties with overgrown weeds during regular patrols. When violations are found, the city issues a notice to abate the nuisance within a specified time. If the property owner fails to comply, the city may contract for the abatement work. The total cost of abatement, as confirmed by the City Council, becomes a special assessment against the property and upon recordation constitutes a lien on the property. This assessment is collected through the county property tax system.
Non-compliance within the time limit is a misdemeanor, punishable by fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to six months. Abatement costs are recovered through a special assessment lien on the property.
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