Owners of vacant lots in Moreno Valley must keep parcels free of weeds over 6 inches, accumulated debris, illegal dumping, and maintain any existing fencing, with annual weed abatement enforced during the fire season by the Fire Department.
Vacant and undeveloped parcels in Moreno Valley are subject to the same nuisance abatement and fire hazard rules as occupied lots. The city, working with Cal Fire Riverside Unit and the Moreno Valley Fire Department, conducts an annual weed abatement program starting each spring. Property owners receive a notice to clear dry vegetation, typically requiring weeds and grasses to be cut to 3 to 4 inches, dead brush removed, and a 100-foot defensible space around any structures (including neighboring structures) in wildland-urban interface areas. Non-fire season violations involve weeds over 6 inches, accumulated trash, illegal dumping, and open trenches or unsecured excavations. Fencing is required in some zones to deter dumping. If the owner fails to abate after notice, the city contracts the work and assesses costs as a tax lien against the property. Administrative fines for repeat violations can reach $500 per occurrence.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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