CC 01-19-2021 Item No. 14 Weed Abatement Program_Staff PresentationCupertino City Council
January 19, 2021
Weed Abatement Program
CC 1-19-2021 Item No. 14
Weed Abatement Program
●Prevention of fire hazards posed by
vegetative growth and combustible materials
●Managed by the Santa Clara County
Department of Agriculture
●City Code 9.08 requires property owners to
remove or destroy weeds
●Compliance is required annually by April 30
and throughout the year
County Report
●Program list of properties that have been
non-compliant in removing weeds
●Properties remain on the list for three years
●Removed if found hazard free during that
time
Owner Responsibilities, safety standards
●Vegetation height must not exceed 6 inches
●Includes roadways and driveways
●Clear:
o vegetation 30’ from structures
o combustible debris
o under the eaves of houses
o roof and gutters
o Trim tree branches 10’ from chimney
Compliance
Before After
Compliance
Before After
Abatement Options
●Option 1: homeowner completes the required
work
●Option 2: authorized contractor completes
the work, charges appearing on next property
tax bill
Inspections
●April 30, County begins conducting property
inspections
●Annual fee is waived for compliant parcels
●Waived fees are billed to the City to cover the
County to inspect
Notice to Property Owners
●December 7, County notice of public
hearing and abatement requirement
●January 7, City reminder letter to abate by
April 30 and maintain year-round
Recommended Action:
●Adopt Resolution No. 21-002 ordering
abatement of public nuisance from weeds
or other fire hazards pursuant to provisions
of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 9.08
and Resolution No. 20-136.
●Conduct hearing for impacted property
owners to contest the matter of proposed
abatement