Annual Weed Abatement Program - Declaration of Public Nuisance and Public Hearing Schedule Community Development
April 1, 2025
Background
Each year, the City conducts a Weed Abatement Program to address fire hazards and public nuisances on vacant private properties.
The City Council declares a public nuisance at its first April meeting.
A Public Hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2025, to allow property owners to raise objections. 134 vacant parcels were identified through research and field inspections as requiring abatement.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Mid-April 2025: Property Posting & Notification
Affected properties will be posted with a Notice to Destroy Weeds and Remove Rubbish and Refuse.
Letters will be mailed to property owners informing them of the May 6, 2025 Public Hearing and abatement process.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-19 declaring identified weeds and rubbish a public nuisance.
Approve abatement measures and set a Public Hearing on May 6, 2025.
No fiscal impact to the City (abatement costs are recovered through property tax assessments).
Questions?