A clear firebreak of a minimum 30-foot width shall be created and maintained in all areas designated by this District.  Clear firebreaks shall be provided around all buildings, fences constructed primarily of wood, vehicles, structures, or storage on this parcel or on adjacent properties.  The firebreak shall be made using one of the following methods:

Discing:         The discs shall be set at an angle sufficient to cut the sod loose and adequately bury the growth of weeds, grass or other vegetation.  Discing shall include roto-tilling or cultivating.

Scraping:      The blade shall be set at an angle sufficient to cut the growth of weeds, grass or other vegetation down to bare ground. 

Exception:    Weed abatement on residential property, less than one-half acre in size may be done by mowing or weed eating.  Weeds shall be no more than one (1) inch in height after cutting.  All cuttings shall be removed. 

Immediate abatement is required and must be maintained.   Failure to comply may result in a citation being issued or the hazard being abated under authority of the County and the costs of such abatement made a legal charge against the owner or owners of the property, a lien on the property and subject to the collection with property taxes as specified under Section 25845 of the Government Code. 

 21 days to abate their property upon the first notice being sent.

Approximately 2 more weeks to abate if a second notice is issued. 

For more information, please contact the Weed Abatement Message Center at 916-942-3347