The board of supervisors may, by ordinance, compel the owner, lessee, or occupant of buildings, grounds, or lots in the county, to remove dirt, rubbish, weeds, or other rank growths from such property and adjacent sidewalks. If the owner, lessee, or occupant defaults, after notice prescribed by such ordinance, the board may authorize the removal or destruction of the dirt, rubbish, weeds, or rank growths at his expense by a county officer. The board may, by ordinance, prescribe a procedure for such removal or destruction and make the expense a lien upon the real property in accordance with Section 25845 of the Government Code.
Part 6ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WEEDS AND RUBBISH: ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE
Section § 14930
This law allows county supervisors to create rules requiring property owners, renters, or occupants to clean up dirt, trash, weeds, or overgrown plants from their property and nearby sidewalks. If they don't comply after receiving notice, the county can remove these at the owner's expense. The costs may become a lien on the property according to specific legal procedures.
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Section § 14931
This law allows a city or local government to set rules for keeping sidewalks, streets, and properties clear of grass, weeds, and other obstructions. If these are not maintained, the government can clear them and charge the property owner. The cost becomes a lien, which is a legal claim against the property, and the property might be sold to cover the costs if unpaid.
The ordinance may require or provide any of the following:
(a)CA Health and Safety Code § 14931(a)
Require and provide for the removal of grass, weeds, or other obstructions from the sidewalks, parkings, or streets and make the cost of removal a lien upon the abutting property.
(b)CA Health and Safety Code § 14931(b)
Require or provide for the removal from property, lands, or lots of all weeds, rubbish, or other material dangerous or injurious to neighboring property or the health or welfare of residents of the vicinity and make the cost of removal a lien upon the property.
(c)CA Health and Safety Code § 14931(c)
Provide for the enforcement of the lien by the sale of the property or otherwise.
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