Pasadena addresses weeds and overgrown vegetation as nuisances under Chapter 20. The Code Enforcement Department cites properties with excessive weeds, debris, and unmaintained vegetation. The city can abate nuisances and recover costs through property liens.
The Pasadena Code Enforcement Department's primary function is to enforce health, safety, housing, and sanitation ordinances, including combating neighborhood decay from excessive weeds, trash, debris, and dilapidated conditions. Weeds and overgrown vegetation are treated as nuisance conditions under Chapter 20. Code Enforcement conducts inspections based on complaints or officer observations. After issuing a notice of violation, the city gives the property owner time to comply. If the owner fails to abate the condition, the city may perform the work and place a lien on the property for costs. The department works with property owners to achieve compliance before proceeding with legal action.
Nuisance violation: fine up to $2,000 per day. City abatement costs recovered through property liens.
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