Salem's SRC Chapter 50 requires owners of vacant lots to keep them free of excessive weeds, debris, and conditions that create a public nuisance or fire hazard. Code Enforcement investigates complaints and can order abatement at owner expense.
SRC Chapter 50 (Property Maintenance) covers exterior property maintenance obligations, including vacant and unimproved lots. Owners must control overgrown vegetation, accumulations of trash or debris, and any condition that constitutes a nuisance or fire hazard. Salem Code Enforcement investigates reports of violations; inspectors issue notices of violation with a correction period. If the owner fails to comply, the city may arrange abatement and bill the cost to the owner, potentially as a lien on the property. Salem's Lien Forgiveness Program may waive unpaid penalties if owners correct violations. Chapter 98 defines public nuisance standards that complement Chapter 50.
Civil penalties accrue per day after the correction deadline; unresolved violations can lead to city-performed abatement billed to the owner and recorded as a property lien.
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