Alameda County requires vacant lot owners to maintain properties free of weeds over 12 inches, trash, and fire hazards. Annual weed abatement program inspects parcels before fire season.
Vacant lot owners in Alameda County unincorporated areas are responsible for ongoing maintenance including weed abatement, debris removal, and securing structures against trespass. The Alameda County Fire Department operates an annual weed abatement program that inspects vacant parcels starting each spring to ensure compliance before wildfire season. Weeds, dry grass, and flammable vegetation must be cut to under 4 inches within 30 feet of structures and 100 feet in designated fire hazard areas. Non-compliant parcels are abated by county contractors with costs charged to the owner as a property tax lien. Trash accumulation and illegal dumping also trigger nuisance abatement. Contact Fire Prevention at (510) 618-3490.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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