Huntington Beach designates blighted property conditions as nuisances under HBMC Chapter 17.10. Accumulation of weeds, junk, debris, and substandard conditions are enforceable through code enforcement and abatement.
Under HBMC Chapter 17.10 (Nuisance Code), property conditions including accumulated weeds, junk, dead vegetation, debris, garbage, rodent harborages, stagnant water, and combustible materials are designated nuisances. Properties must be maintained free of blight conditions visible from public areas. Vacant lots and buildings must be secured and maintained. The Code Enforcement Division actively patrols and responds to complaints. Property owners receive notice and a compliance deadline.
Non-compliance after notice results in fines. The city may abate the condition and place a lien on the property.
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