SECTIONS 14930-14931 - California Statutes

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

SECTION 14930-14931

14930. The board of supervisors may, by ordinance, compel the
owner, lessee, or occupant of buildings, grounds, or lots in the
county, to remove dirt, rubbish, weeds, or other rank growths from
such property and adjacent sidewalks. If the owner, lessee, or
occupant defaults, after notice prescribed by such ordinance, the
board may authorize the removal or destruction of the dirt, rubbish,
weeds, or rank growths at his expense by a county officer. The board
may, by ordinance, prescribe a procedure for such removal or
destruction and make the expense a lien upon the real property in
accordance with Section 25845 of the Government Code.

14931. The ordinance may require or provide any of the following:
(a) Require and provide for the removal of grass, weeds, or other
obstructions from the sidewalks, parkings, or streets and make the
cost of removal a lien upon the abutting property.
(b) Require or provide for the removal from property, lands, or
lots of all weeds, rubbish, or other material dangerous or injurious
to neighboring property or the health or welfare of residents of the
vicinity and make the cost of removal a lien upon the property.
(c) Provide for the enforcement of the lien by the sale of the
property or otherwise.