Perris, CA Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Chapter
- 7.08, Weed Abatement Regulations
- Trigger
- fire-hazard weeds, dry grasses, dead shrubs
- Exemption
- cultivated, useful grasses and pastures
- Penalty
- misdemeanor for uncorrected violations
Summary
Perris, California designates weeds, dry grasses, dead shrubs, and other flammable growth on streets, sidewalks, or private property as a public nuisance whenever it poses a fire hazard, under Chapter 7.08's weed abatement regulations.
All weeds, dry grasses, dead shrubs, dead trees, rubbish, or any material growing upon the streets, parking areas, sidewalks, or upon private property within the city which bears seeds of a wingy or downy nature or which by reason of their size, manner of growth and location constitute a fire hazard to any building, improvements, crops or other property, and weeds or grasses which, when dry, will in reasonable probability constitute such a fire hazard or a public nuisance.(b)Cultivated and useful grasses and pastures are not a public nuisance; however, if the director of planning and community development or his authorized representative determines it necessary to protect adjacent improved property from fire exposure, an adequate firebreak may be required. (Code 1972, § 7.08.030; Ord. No. 1065, § 4(part), 1999)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 13).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 7.08 of the Perris Municipal Code, titled the "Weed Abatement Regulations," declares weeds, dry grasses, dead shrubs, dead trees, and rubbish growing on streets, sidewalks, parking areas, or private property a public nuisance under Section 7.08.030 whenever they carry wind-borne seeds or, by size and location, create a fire hazard to buildings or crops. Cultivated, useful grasses and pastures are exempted unless the Director of Planning and Community Development requires a firebreak to protect adjacent improved property from fire exposure.
Violations & Fines
A property owner who fails to abate a designated weed nuisance after notice, or otherwise violates Chapter 7.08, is guilty of a misdemeanor under Section 7.08.150.
Frequently Asked Questions
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