Long Beach, CA Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)

A requires the 'responsible person', the assessed owner or anyone controlling the property, to keep vacant lots and perimeter fencing free of weeds, dry brush and dead vegetation, trash, garbage, junk, debris, building materials, abandoned vehicles (cars, boats, campers, motorcycles, go-karts), discarded furniture and appliances, and graffiti or tagging, and to inspect the lot monthly. The lot must be enclosed with wrought iron, chain link or Building-Official-approved fencing at least six feet high that still allows ground-level visibility, fitted with a secured gate for emergency access, and the Building Official may waive the Zoning Regulations' fence-height and material limits to meet this requirement.

36, and, within thirty days of the lot becoming vacant, complete a vacant lot registration application with the Department of Community Development, or the City may register the lot itself and notify the owner by mail. Registered owners must also enroll the lot in the Long Beach Police Department's No Trespassing Program under Penal Code § 602(o), with a notarized Request for Service form and posted signage purchased from designated locations. C requires payment of an annual Vacant Lot Monitoring fee, billed annually and prorated to the registration month; unpaid fees can be recorded as a lien against the property or specially assessed like a property tax. Owners may demand a hearing before the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation within thirty days of a fee notice.