Inglewood, CA Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Enforcement
- Property Maintenance Division
- Requirement
- Lots must be weed/debris free
- Refuse
- Cannot accumulate >1 week
- Reporting
- Contact Code Enforcement
Summary
Inglewood enforces weed and waste municipal code requirements through the Property Maintenance Division. Property owners must keep lots free of weeds, debris, and refuse. Violations cited through code enforcement.
5004. “Noxious weed” means any species of plant that is, or is liable to be, troublesome, aggressive, intrusive, detrimental, or destructive to agriculture, silviculture, or important native species, and difficult to control or eradicate, which the director, by regulation, designates to be a noxious weed. In determining whether or not a species shall be designated a noxious weed for the purposes of protecting silviculture or important native plant species, the director shall not make that designation if the designation will be detrimental to agriculture. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 556, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
Full Breakdown
Under IMC Chapter 11, Article 11, it is unlawful for any person owning, leasing, occupying, or having charge of property to maintain it with conditions described in §11.70.2, which are declared a public nuisance. The definition of 'junk' includes trees, grass, weeds, vines, and shrub cuttings, as well as rubbish, debris, waste materials, and earth/dirt. The Property Maintenance Division enforces property maintenance, zoning, and weed/waste municipal code requirements. A waste management plan per §11.91 of Article 11.3 may be required. Every owner remains liable regardless of contractual arrangements with third parties.
Violations & Fines
Violations are public nuisances subject to abatement by rehabilitation, demolition, or repair. Administrative citations apply. Report to Code Enforcement at 310-412-5590.
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