Pleasanton, CA Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)

Pleasanton splits vacant-lot responsibility between two agencies. Weed abatement on undeveloped/unimproved land is handled by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) rather than Code Enforcement. LPFD's annual Vegetation Management Program targets hazardous vegetation that contributes to rapid wildfire spread, and LPFD has enforcement authority to remove hazardous vegetation on undeveloped land. The stated goal is to remove hazardous vegetation no later than May 31 of each year; once cleared, owners must maintain the parcel year-round, especially during fire season as announced by CalFire. LPFD mails annual Weed Abatement Program notices to identified property owners directing removal of weeds, grass, brush, debris and growth, and publishes an annual parcel list. Owners with questions can contact LPFD Fire Prevention at (925) 454-2361 or preventhazards@lpfire.org. Separately, the city's property maintenance code (Chapter 9.28) prohibits the accumulation of dirt, sand, gravel, concrete and similar materials that constitute visual blight, which can apply to vacant parcels used for dumping or storage. Developed-property weeds and debris remain a Code Enforcement matter, while undeveloped-lot fire-fuel vegetation is the Fire Department's responsibility.