Santa Paula requires vacant lot owners to maintain properties clear of weeds, debris, and fire hazards. Agricultural parcels not actively farmed must still be maintained.
Vacant lots in Santa Paula must be kept clear of weeds over 6 inches, trash, debris, and combustible materials. The Ventura County Fire Department and city code enforcement inspect vacant parcels annually. Santa Paula's valley location surrounded by agricultural land and hillsides creates fire risk that makes vacant lot maintenance essential. Fallow agricultural parcels are not exempt from maintenance requirements. Fencing may be required to prevent illegal dumping and trespassing. Absentee owners receive notices at their address of record and are held to the same standards as local owners. Unpaid abatement costs become property tax liens.
Failure to abate after notice: city-performed work billed at $500-$10,000+. Administrative fees added. Unpaid costs: property tax lien. Fire hazard: immediate abatement authority. Illegal dumping: $1,000-$25,000 and criminal prosecution.
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