All weeds on streets, sidewalks, and private property in Union City are declared a public nuisance under UCMC Chapter 7.08. The Fire Chief gives a ten-day notice and, if ignored, abates the weeds and liens the cost.
Union City Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 (Weed Abatement), adopted by Ordinance 36-60 in 1960, defines weeds as plants that bear wingy or downy seeds at maturity, grow large enough to be a fire menace when dry, or are otherwise noxious, including grass. Section 7.08 declares all such weeds on streets, sidewalks, and private property a public nuisance, with rubbish and refuse. Owners of improved or unimproved land must keep parcels free of weeds, dead trees, and refuse that may endanger neighboring property, and clear the abutting sidewalk. Because the standard is hazard-based rather than a fixed height, dry, neglected lots in fire-prone months draw the most attention. California Gov. Code §§39561-39588 separately lets cities recover abatement costs through the tax
The Fire Chief issues a written Notice to Clean Premises giving ten days. If the owner fails, the Fire Chief removes the vegetation, certifies the expense, and the cost is assessed against the parcel as a lien (Ord. 36-60 §§33-43).
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