Glendale's Code Compliance program requires properties to be maintained free of excessive weeds and overgrown vegetation. Violations are addressed through the Community Development Department. Particularly strict enforcement in fire hazard zones.
Glendale requires property owners to maintain vegetation to prevent fire hazards and nuisance conditions. The Fire Department issues notices to abate fire hazards, and property owners must cut weeds and dry vegetation. Trimming of protected indigenous trees for fire and life safety clearance per Fire Department notices is exempt from tree permit requirements. Mechanical weeding devices must not damage city trees. The city participates in the LA County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Weed Abatement Program for additional enforcement. Vegetation near intersections must not obstruct traffic visibility.
Failure to abate weeds after a Fire Department notice may result in city-performed abatement at the owner's expense. Costs may be assessed on the property tax bill.
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