Fontana prohibits blighted conditions including accumulated trash, overgrown vegetation, inoperable vehicles, graffiti, and unmaintained structures. Code enforcement issues citations and may abate nuisances.
Fontana Municipal Code Chapter 18 and related property maintenance provisions declare a range of conditions to be public nuisances. These include accumulation of trash, debris, or junk; overgrown weeds, dead trees, or dried vegetation; broken windows; peeling paint; graffiti left more than a short posted period after notice; dilapidated fences; inoperable or unregistered vehicles on private property visible from the street; and unmaintained swimming pools that can breed mosquitoes. After identification, code enforcement sends a notice and order to abate with a compliance deadline, typically 10 to 30 days depending on the condition. If the owner fails to comply, the city may perform abatement and place a lien on the property for the cost plus administrative fees. Administrative citation fines generally begin at 100 dollars and escalate for continuing violations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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