Weeds and grass over six inches that are overgrown, dead, or diseased are a public nuisance under La Habra Municipal Code Section 18.74.040. The City's Community Preservation Division can order abatement and bill the cost to the property owner.
La Habra addresses weeds through Chapter 18.74 (Neighborhood Preservation, Code Enforcement and Abatement). Section 18.74.040 declares a nuisance the maintenance of dead or overgrown vegetation, including weeds and grass greater than six inches in height, that is likely to harbor rats, vermin, insects, or other conditions dangerous to public health, safety or general welfare. The chapter makes it unlawful for any owner, lessee, or occupant to allow such conditions to exist. Vacant lots and neglected parcels draw particular attention because of fire and vermin risk. The Community Preservation Division investigates complaints and issues a Notice to Abate with a deadline. California Government Code Sections 39561 through 39588 separately authorize cities to declare weeds a seasonal and recurrent nuisance and abate
If weeds are not removed by the Notice to Abate deadline, the City may abate by crew or contractor and charge the owner. Unpaid costs may be recorded as a lien or special assessment under Chapter 18.74, and persistent violations
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