Irvine requires property owners to maintain their lots free of weeds and overgrown vegetation under IMC Title 4, Division 13 (Code Enforcement). Vacant lots and undeveloped parcels are held to the same standards.
Under IMC Title 4, Division 13, Irvine property owners must keep their properties free of weeds, dead vegetation, and overgrown plants that create nuisance, fire, or health hazards. The city's Code Enforcement Division monitors properties and issues notices of violation for non-compliance. Vacant lots and undeveloped parcels must be maintained to the same standard. During fire season, weed abatement is particularly enforced in areas near open space and fire hazard zones. Property owners receive written notice and a compliance deadline before further enforcement action.
Non-compliance after notice results in administrative fines per IMC Section 4-13-201. The city may abate the condition and assess costs against the property.
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