La Habra requires vacant lots in residential, commercial, and industrial zones to be maintained to minimum landscape standards. Undeveloped lots may not have vegetation over six inches high, and the City may require a lot be fenced to prevent illegal dumping.
The City of La Habra's zoning and property-maintenance standards require vacant lots in residential, commercial, or industrial zones to be maintained in accordance with minimum landscape requirements. For vacant lots where no previous development has taken place, vegetation may not be permitted to exceed six inches in height. Within thirty days of a lot becoming vacant, or before issuance of a demolition permit, the property owner must submit a landscape and irrigation plan for approval; once approved, full improvements to the property must be completed within thirty days. The Director of Community Development may require that any vacant lot be secured with a fence to preclude illegal dumping on the property, or to otherwise protect the public health, safety, or
Vacant lots that exceed the six-inch vegetation limit, lack a required landscape plan, or accumulate trash and weeds may be cited and abated by the City, with costs assessed to the owner. Fencing may also be required.
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