Simi Valley requires property owners to remove weeds and maintain lots free of overgrown vegetation that creates fire hazards or unsightly conditions. The annual weed abatement program targets vacant and undeveloped parcels.
The Simi Valley Municipal Code requires all property owners to maintain their lots free of excessive weeds and dry vegetation. The city's annual weed abatement program, coordinated with the Ventura County Fire Protection District, targets vacant lots and undeveloped parcels that pose fire hazards. Properties are inspected beginning in spring, and owners of non-compliant lots receive notices requiring clearance by a specified deadline, typically in May or June before fire season. Weeds and vegetation within 10 feet of structures must be maintained year-round. The city may perform abatement on non-compliant properties and place a lien for the cost. Noxious weeds and invasive species may be subject to additional control requirements.
Non-compliant properties receive a notice to abate with a 30-day deadline. If the owner fails to comply, the city hires contractors to clear the property and bills the owner for the work plus a 25% administrative fee. A lien is placed on the property for unpaid abatement costs. Annual non-compliance may result in the property being added to a recurring abatement list.
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