Santa Cruz Fire Code §304.1.3 (per §19.05.100) requires removal of weeds, grass, vines, brush, or other vegetation that constitutes a fire or safety hazard, especially in wildfire risk areas.
Abatement is ordered by the fire code official or code enforcement. Standards focus on fire-fuel reduction rather than aesthetic appearance. Property owners in Fire Hazard Severity Zones must also satisfy PRC §4291 defensible space. Costs of city-performed abatement become a special assessment under Ch. 4.04. Habitable structures near vegetation must meet WUI clearance per Fire Code §9005 (spark arresters) and chapter 90 trespass rules.
Abatement lien plus administrative fines under Ch. 4.04. Recovery of city costs via special assessment.
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