Galt, CA Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Weed abatement in Galt operates under California Government Code Sections 39560-39588, which authorize municipalities to declare weeds that are seasonally dry and likely to burn, or that bear seeds of a toxic or injurious nature, a public nuisance. Each spring the City Council adopts a resolution listing conditions that constitute a nuisance, the Fire Chief or weed-abatement officer identifies noncompliant parcels, and written notices are mailed with an abatement deadline, typically four to six weeks out. Owners may perform the work themselves, hire a contractor, or allow the City's contractor to do it. Costs for City-performed work plus administrative fees are billed to the owner, and if unpaid become a special assessment lien on the county tax roll. Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner maintains noxious-weed lists under Food and Agricultural Code 5004. Ongoing complaints are handled by Code Enforcement. Agricultural parcels in active farming generally satisfy the requirement through their normal disking and cultivation schedule.