Moreno Valley's Code Compliance Division enforces property maintenance standards prohibiting overgrown weeds, accumulated junk, broken fences, graffiti, inoperative vehicles, and dilapidated structures under the Municipal Code nuisance provisions.
Moreno Valley's property maintenance ordinance, enforced by Code Compliance at 14177 Frederick Street, targets conditions that constitute public nuisance or blight on residential and commercial properties. Common violations include weeds or grass over 6 inches tall, accumulated trash or discarded appliances in yards visible from the street, inoperative or unregistered vehicles on private property (unless fully enclosed in a garage or screened), peeling paint, broken windows, collapsed fencing, and graffiti not removed within a reasonable time (typically 7 days of notice). The enforcement process begins with a courtesy notice, followed by an administrative citation with escalating fines starting around $100 and increasing to $500 for repeat violations within 12 months. Chronic cases can result in abatement where the city performs the cleanup and liens the property for costs plus administrative fees. Graffiti abatement is often available free of charge through the city's graffiti removal program when reported promptly.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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