Vacant lots must be kept free of weeds, trash, and combustible debris. County weed abatement program clears lots and records liens for noncompliance, with inspections starting each spring.
Sacramento County conducts an annual weed and rubbish abatement program under California Government Code 39560-39588 and county Title 6. Each spring, Code Enforcement sends Notice of Intent to Abate letters to owners of lots with excessive weeds, grass over 12 inches, or combustible debris. Owners have approximately 30 days to clear the lot. Failure triggers contractor abatement, and all costs plus a 40 percent administrative fee are recorded as a lien against the property collected via property tax bill. Vacant lots must also be fenced if they pose an attractive nuisance.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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