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Glenn County, CA Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified June 2026

Key Facts

Litter on vacant lots prohibited
Glenn County Code § 7.08.200
Owner duty even if undeveloped
§ 7.08.190 (keep premises free of litter)
Overgrowth as nuisance
Weed Control Ch. 7.28 (Ord. 586)
County removal after notice
5 days from receipt of certified notice (§ 7.08.220)
Cost recovery
Actual cost + admin + 7% interest (§ 7.08.230)

Summary

It is unlawful to throw or deposit litter on any open or vacant private property in unincorporated Glenn County, whether or not you own it. Vacant lots are also subject to the Weed Control chapter, so accumulated weeds, dry grass, brush, and rubbish that create a fire or nuisance hazard can be ordered abated at the owner's cost.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Glenn County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

No person shall throw or deposit litter on any open or vacant private property within the county whether owned by such person or not.

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Full Breakdown

28 / Chapter 280) treats lots overgrown with 'grass, weeds, rank growths, brush, low hanging tree foliage, rubbish or other materials' as a public nuisance. 230).

Violations & Fines

Dumping or leaving litter or hazardous weeds on a vacant lot is a Chapter 7.08 / Weed Control violation, enforceable as an infraction (misdemeanor on a third offense within 12 months) with each day a separate offense. After notice, the County may abate the condition itself and recover the actual cost plus administrative and reinspection costs and 7% annual interest (Section 7.08.230), which can attach as a lien. Weed-abatement costs are likewise recoverable and can become a lien under Health & Safety Code Section 14931.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone dump trash on a vacant lot if no one lives there?
No. Section 7.08.200 makes it unlawful to throw or deposit litter on any open or vacant private property in the unincorporated county, whether or not the person owns the lot.
Am I responsible for weeds and trash on my empty parcel?
Yes. Owners must keep premises free of litter under Section 7.08.190, and overgrown vacant lots can be declared a public nuisance under the Weed Control chapter. The County can order abatement and bill the cost to the owner.
What happens if I ignore a notice to clean a vacant lot?
Under Sections 7.08.220–7.08.230, after the certified-mail notice period the Health Department can remove the dangerous litter (or pay to have it removed) and charge the owner the actual cost plus administrative and reinspection costs and 7% annual interest.

Sources & Official References

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