Weeds and overgrown vegetation must be controlled to prevent fire hazards and maintain property standards, particularly important given wildfire risk in SCV.
Under SCMC Title 23, Section 23.30.040.J, overgrown or dead vegetation constitutes a code violation. Property owners are responsible for maintaining their properties free of weeds and overgrown vegetation. The city's Urban Forestry Division is responsible for the maintenance of 50,000 trees, reforestation, and weed abatement. For fire safety, the LA County Fire Department requires vegetation clearance of 100 feet from structures and 10 feet along roads. Property must be maintained hazard-free throughout the year, as new annual weeds and grass become significant fire hazards as they dry in late spring. Community Preservation enforces vegetation maintenance through complaint-based and proactive enforcement. The LA County Agricultural Commissioner may also enforce weed abatement for properties with invasive species.
Violations are enforced through SCMC Title 23. Non-compliance may result in notices to correct, fines, and city-performed abatement at the property owner's expense.
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Vehicles cannot be parked in the same street spot for more than 72 hours per state law (CVC 22651). RV use as housing prohibited.
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Santa Clarita restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Heavy trucks, construction equipment, and oversized commercial vehicles may not be pa...
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Santa Clarita enforces street parking rules under SCMC Title 10. Vehicles may not park on residential streets for more than 72 hours. Posted restrictions var...
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EV charging supported by state mandates. AB 2097 prohibits parking minimums near transit. CALGreen requires EV-ready infrastructure in new construction.
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Pool barriers must meet CA Building Code requirements: 60-inch minimum height with self-closing, self-latching gates plus one additional safety feature.
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