Selma requires vacant lot owners to keep property free of weeds, rubbish, and debris under SMC Chapter 8-7. Code Enforcement patrols for overgrown vegetation and refuse on unoccupied parcels.
Vacant lots in Selma are subject to the same nuisance abatement standards as occupied properties under Municipal Code Chapter 8-7. Property owners must keep vacant parcels clear of weeds exceeding the height threshold, accumulated trash, debris, junk, and any conditions that create fire hazards or harbor vermin. Fresno County also conducts annual weed abatement programs that apply within Selma city limits, requiring lot owners to clear dry vegetation before fire season. Code Enforcement conducts regular inspections and responds to complaints filed through the OpenGov portal or the Fresno County code violation form. Owners who fail to maintain vacant lots after notice receive citations and face city-performed abatement with costs recovered through property liens.
First infractions carry fines up to $100, second violations within one year up to $200, and third or subsequent violations up to $500. If the city performs abatement, costs are charged to the property owner and become a lien against the parcel, payable within sixty days. Repeat offenders within two years may face treble abatement costs.
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