Santa Paula requires property owners to control weeds and maintain properties free of overgrown vegetation. Weeds over 12 inches constitute a nuisance. The city conducts proactive inspections during fire season and may abate non-compliant properties at the owner's expense.
Under SPMC property maintenance code, all property owners must keep their lots free of weeds exceeding 12 inches in height. Weeds, dead vegetation, and accumulated brush that create fire hazards or harbor vermin are declared nuisances. The city conducts proactive weed inspections beginning in spring, with enforcement increasing through fire season (June–November). Vacant lots receive particular attention. Property owners receive written notice with 10 days to abate. If not corrected, the city contracts for abatement and bills the property owner plus administrative fees. Santa Paula's agricultural surroundings and dry summers make weed control especially important for fire prevention.
10-day notice followed by city abatement at owner's expense if not corrected. Abatement costs include actual clearing expenses plus $500+ administrative fee. Unpaid abatement costs become a lien on the property. Repeated violations may result in accelerated enforcement with shorter correction periods.
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