Santa Clara County Cracking Down on Overgrown Properties to Reduce Wildfire Risk
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Summary
- Santa Clara County's Weed Abatement Program is stepping up efforts to reduce wildfire risk by targeting properties with overgrown vegetation across the county. Inspectors conduct weekly sweeps, identifying properties where unchecked vegetation could fuel a fire and threaten surrounding homes.
- About 2,000 properties are currently under review, and those placed on the list remain on it for three years.
- Property owners can contest any fees during an annual hearing.
Timeline
The address reported for this incident has changed to Santa Clara.
Property owners can contest fees during an annual hearing. For more information, visit the [Santa Clara County Weed Abatement website](weedabatement.santaclaracounty.gov)
If a property remains out of compliance, the county can hire a contractor to perform the work — with the cost added as a special assessment to the property owner's tax bill.
Property owners found out of compliance are sent a notice to clear vegetation. If not completed before a second inspection about two weeks later, an inspection fee is charged and another notice is issued.
About 2,000 properties are currently on the inspection list.
Santa Clara County's Weed Abatement Program conducts weekly inspections to identify properties with overgrown vegetation that pose a fire risk.
County weed-abatement inspectors are identifying properties with overgrown vegetation near homes and issuing notices to clear hazards; noncompliant properties may be cleared by county contractors and billed to owners to reduce wildfire risk.
Incident reported at Oakland & Brokaw (Sprouts @ Brokaw).
The address reported for this incident has changed to Santa Clara.
Property owners can contest fees during an annual hearing. For more information, visit the [Santa Clara County Weed Abatement website](weedabatement.santaclaracounty.gov)
If a property remains out of compliance, the county can hire a contractor to perform the work — with the cost added as a special assessment to the property owner's tax bill.
Property owners found out of compliance are sent a notice to clear vegetation. If not completed before a second inspection about two weeks later, an inspection fee is charged and another notice is issued.
About 2,000 properties are currently on the inspection list.
Santa Clara County's Weed Abatement Program conducts weekly inspections to identify properties with overgrown vegetation that pose a fire risk.
County weed-abatement inspectors are identifying properties with overgrown vegetation near homes and issuing notices to clear hazards; noncompliant properties may be cleared by county contractors and billed to owners to reduce wildfire risk.
Incident reported at Oakland & Brokaw (Sprouts @ Brokaw).
The address reported for this incident has changed to Santa Clara.
Property owners can contest fees during an annual hearing. For more information, visit the [Santa Clara County Weed Abatement website](weedabatement.santaclaracounty.gov)
If a property remains out of compliance, the county can hire a contractor to perform the work — with the cost added as a special assessment to the property owner's tax bill.
Property owners found out of compliance are sent a notice to clear vegetation. If not completed before a second inspection about two weeks later, an inspection fee is charged and another notice is issued.
About 2,000 properties are currently on the inspection list.
Santa Clara County's Weed Abatement Program conducts weekly inspections to identify properties with overgrown vegetation that pose a fire risk.
County weed-abatement inspectors are identifying properties with overgrown vegetation near homes and issuing notices to clear hazards; noncompliant properties may be cleared by county contractors and billed to owners to reduce wildfire risk.
Incident reported at Oakland & Brokaw (Sprouts @ Brokaw).
The address reported for this incident has changed to Santa Clara.
Property owners can contest fees during an annual hearing. For more information, visit the [Santa Clara County Weed Abatement website](weedabatement.santaclaracounty.gov)
If a property remains out of compliance, the county can hire a contractor to perform the work — with the cost added as a special assessment to the property owner's tax bill.
Property owners found out of compliance are sent a notice to clear vegetation. If not completed before a second inspection about two weeks later, an inspection fee is charged and another notice is issued.
About 2,000 properties are currently on the inspection list.
Santa Clara County's Weed Abatement Program conducts weekly inspections to identify properties with overgrown vegetation that pose a fire risk.
County weed-abatement inspectors are identifying properties with overgrown vegetation near homes and issuing notices to clear hazards; noncompliant properties may be cleared by county contractors and billed to owners to reduce wildfire risk.
Incident reported at Oakland & Brokaw (Sprouts @ Brokaw).
The address reported for this incident has changed to Santa Clara.
Property owners can contest fees during an annual hearing. For more information, visit the [Santa Clara County Weed Abatement website](weedabatement.santaclaracounty.gov)
If a property remains out of compliance, the county can hire a contractor to perform the work — with the cost added as a special assessment to the property owner's tax bill.
Property owners found out of compliance are sent a notice to clear vegetation. If not completed before a second inspection about two weeks later, an inspection fee is charged and another notice is issued.
About 2,000 properties are currently on the inspection list.
Santa Clara County's Weed Abatement Program conducts weekly inspections to identify properties with overgrown vegetation that pose a fire risk.
County weed-abatement inspectors are identifying properties with overgrown vegetation near homes and issuing notices to clear hazards; noncompliant properties may be cleared by county contractors and billed to owners to reduce wildfire risk.
Incident reported at Oakland & Brokaw (Sprouts @ Brokaw).
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