Pleasanton, CA Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Weed control in Pleasanton is governed by the city's adopted Property Maintenance Code (based on the International Property Maintenance Code as amended in the Pleasanton Municipal Code) and enforced by the Code Enforcement Division of the Community Development Department. The code requires all premises and exterior property to be maintained free from weeds or uncontrolled plant growth in excess of 20 inches in height. 'Weeds' means all grasses, annual plants and vegetation other than trees or shrubs, and excludes cultivated flowers and gardens - so deliberate plantings are not 'weeds.' Separately, all noxious weeds are prohibited on developed properties. Overgrown weeds and vegetation are among the most frequent issues Code Enforcement addresses. The enforcement process begins with a notice of violation. If the responsible owner or agent fails to cut and destroy the weeds after notice, an authorized city employee or city-hired contractor may enter the property to remove the growth, and the cost of that abatement is charged to the owner. Each day a violation continues after due notice may be deemed a separate offense, and continued violations can be prosecuted under the adopted code. Beyond the city's own rules, parcels in or near wildland-urban interface areas may also be subject to Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department defensible-space and weed-abatement requirements. Residents can report overgrown or neglected properties to Code Enforcement at (925) 931-5620.