Pasadena requires property owners to maintain yards free of excessive weeds and overgrown vegetation. Particularly strict enforcement in fire hazard areas. Code Compliance addresses violations through investigation and citation.
Under PMC Section 14.50.040, overgrown vegetation likely to harbor vermin or become a fire menace when dry is a prohibited condition subject to nuisance abatement. The LA County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Department enforces weed abatement through its cooperative program with the Fire Department. Property owners must maintain properties free of hazardous vegetation year-round. Grass and weeds in fire hazard areas should be cut to 3 inches or less throughout the clearance area. Non-compliant property owners may have abatement performed by the county with costs assessed on the annual property tax bill.
Non-compliant properties receive abatement notices. If not cleared, the county performs the work and assesses costs plus fees on the property tax bill.
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