Buena Park, CA Property Maintenance: Weeds & Overgrown Grass (2026)

Under Buena Park Municipal Code Chapter 8.36 (Property Maintenance), 'weeds' include dry, dead or dying grasses and vegetation more than three inches in height, including cut vegetation that has not been mulched, as well as dry grass, brush, tree litter, litter or other flammable materials that endanger public safety by creating a fire hazard. The code requires that landscaped areas and landscape materials be maintained in a neat, clean and healthful condition, which includes the pruning and mowing of lawns, weeding, and removal of trash and debris. The city's findings state that overgrown, dead or decayed vegetation and weeds, together with broken windows and fences and accumulated rubbish, are injurious to public health, safety and welfare. The same standards apply to side yards, where storage areas must be kept free of weeds, overgrown grass, debris and litter. Because the three-inch standard is comparatively low, residents should mow and trim regularly to stay compliant. Overgrown or weedy property that is visible from the street can be cited as visual blight and, where it meets the conditions in Section 15.28.020, abated as a public nuisance. Report overgrown private property to Code Enforcement at (714) 562-3642.