Annual Weed Abatement Public Hearing
Clearing Nuisance Conditions on Vacant Properties
Community Development
May 5, 2026
BACKGROUND
On April 7, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-07 declaring weeds, rubbish, and refuse on certain vacant properties a public nuisance Affected properties were identified through document research and field inspections (121 properties were identified) These conditions can create fire risks and negatively impact neighborhood appearance
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Notification and Public Hearing:
April 8-17, 2026: Notices posted on affected properties and letters mailed to owners.
May 5, 2026: Public Hearing at City Council to hear any objections.
May 24, 2026: Deadline for property owners to clear their properties.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
City Abatement and Cost Recovery:
May 26 – June 6, 2026: City abates properties not cleared by owners.
July 21, 2026: Cost per parcel posted on Council Bulletin Board.
August 10, 2026: City Council certifies clearing costs for inclusion on the County 2026–2027 Tax Roll.
All abatement costs are assessed to property owners through their property tax bills.
RECOMMENDATION
Open the Public Hearing to hear any objections.
Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with nuisance abatement.
Questions?