Pico Rivera requires lots to be kept free of weeds at all times, and landscaping may not grow higher than eighteen inches for visibility and security. Dead or dying vegetation and broken irrigation must be replaced within sixty days of city notice, under PRMC Chapter 8.16.
Under PRMC Chapter 8.16, every lot must be kept free of litter, weeds, graffiti, and debris at all times. The chapter sets a specific vegetation standard: landscape shall not be allowed to grow higher than eighteen inches, to allow for visibility and security. Any dead or dying vegetation, and any broken or non-functioning irrigation, must be replaced within sixty days of city notification. Overgrown vegetation is expressly named a nuisance injurious to public health and safety. Weeds, grass clippings, leaves, and yard trimmings are solid waste, collected through the green organics cart via NASA Services. Failure to abate after notice is enforced by administrative citation under Sections 8.16.200 through 8.16.290. Report to Code Enforcement at (562) 801-4413.
Landscaping over eighteen inches tall; weeds or overgrown vegetation left on a lot; dead or dying plants or broken irrigation not replaced within 60 days of city notice. Abated by administrative citation under PRMC 8.16.
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