Q: WHY WAS THE "NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS" SENT TO ME?

A: The notice is an annual, routine reminder sent to property owners of 12,000 vacant parcels in the City and is not a citation.

Q: WHAT AUTHORITY DOES THE CITY HAVE?

A: The City has legal authority under the State Government Code (Sec. 39501-39588) and City ordinance. It is the owner's responsibility to abate the public nuisance of noxious weeds and remove rubbish, refuse and dirt.

Q: DO I HAVE TO ATTEND THE HEARING?

A: No, unless you desire to protest the ordinance, or ask for removal of your parcel from the ordinance.

Q: WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DO NOTHING?

A: The property will be inspected by the crew supervisor. If work needs to be done. lots will be cleaned and charges assessed on your tax bill.

Q: MAY I CLEAN MY OWN LOT?

A: If your lot is clean when our City crews arrive, your lot will be by passed.

Q: CAN YOU RECOMMEND A PRIVATE CONTRACTOR?

A: We cannot recommend or endorse private contractors. The Yellow Pages of the telephone book has a list of contractors under "Lot Cleaners".

Q: WHEN WILL CITY CREWS COME?

A: A courtesy notice will be sent approximately 15 days prior to the expected cleaning date. (Starting approximately in April)

Q: WHAT ARE SATISFACTORY MEANS OF CLEANING?

A: Discing. Mowing weeds is not always satisfactory as it does not abate the fire hazard unless the trimmings are removed. Also, mowing does not impede growth. If the lot is completed satisfactorily, it will be bypassed.