CC 01-18-2022 Item No. 14 Weed Abatement Program_Staff Presentation
To prevent fire hazards posed by vegetative growth and combustible materialsManaged by the Santa Clara County Department of AgricultureCity Code 9.08 requires property owners to remove
or destroy weedsCompliance is required annually by April 30 and throughout the year
Weed Abatement Program
list of properties that have been
112 accepting the County report
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compliant in removing weeds
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Program nonProperties remain on the list for three yearsRemoved if found hazard free during that timeDecember 7, Council adopted Resolution No. 21
County Report
, safety standards
vegetation 30’ from structurescombustible debrisunder the eaves of housesroof and guttersTrim tree branches 10’ from chimney
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Vegetation height must not exceed 6 inches Includes roadways and drivewaysClear:
Owner Responsibilities
Option 1: homeowner completes the required workOption 2: authorized contractor completes the work, charges appearing on next property tax bill
Abatement Options
April 30, County begins conducting property inspectionsAnnual fee is waived for compliant parcelsWaived fees are billed to the City to cover the County to inspect
Inspections
round
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December 15, County notice of public hearing and abatement requirementDecember 22, City reminder letter to abate by April 30 and maintain year
Notice to Property Owners
017 ordering
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112.
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Adopt Resolution No. 22Conduct hearing for impacted property owners to contest the matter of proposed abatement
abatement of public nuisance from weeds or other fire hazards pursuant to provisions of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 and Resolution No. 21
Recommended Action: