Union City, CA Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted
- 1960 (Ord. 36-60)
- Enforcing officer
- Fire Chief
- Notice period
- 10 days to clean
- Cost recovery
- Lien via property tax roll
- Appeal window
- 10 days to City Council
Summary
Union City's Chapter 7.08 Weed Abatement Ordinance authorizes the City to abate hazardous weeds and rubbish on streets, sidewalks, and private property, with the Fire Chief enforcing removal and unpaid cleanup costs becoming a lien on the property.
It is the intent of this weed abatement ordinance to provide regulations whereby the City may, upon following the procedure hereinafter set forth, abate weeds in an effort to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Union City from the hazards created by weed growth upon streets, sidewalks or private property and from all rubbish, refuse and dirt upon parkways, sidewalks or private property.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4940544; v16 updated 2026-06-23).
Full Breakdown
Adopted in 1960 as the 'City of Union City Weed Abatement Ordinance,' Chapter 7.08 declares weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on streets, sidewalks or private property a public nuisance. The Fire Chief inspects, issues a written notice to clean, and can enter premises to remove noncompliant growth after notice. Owners who fail to act within the notice period face City-performed removal, with administrative and cleanup costs collected as a special assessment lien on the property, enforced the same way as delinquent City property taxes. Property owners can appeal a notice to the City Council within ten days of service.
Violations & Fines
Refusing Fire Chief entry to remove weeds, rubbish or refuse after notice is a violation; unpaid removal costs become a Weed and Cleaning Tax lien collected with property taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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