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 Weed Abatement - Annual Spring Notice |
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Introduction
The core of the Weed Abatement Program is the annual spring notice. It is sent to owners of parcels that have a recurring weed problem or an anticipated weed problem in the coming months. The notice is mailed out, typically, in the first week of March and sets a deadline for compliance as the first or second week of April.
The following are some important items of interest in the notice:
• You may observe that the notice is written in general terms, that is, it is not written with a specific property owner or a specific problem in mind. This is because the notice is mailed out to thousands of property owners with a variety of issues.
• The Weed Abatement Program follows the law as stated in the California Health & Safety Code. The notice begins with the statement "Notice to Destroy Weeds" to identify the purpose of the letter. It then cites the authority for the program, the dates of compliance, the penalty for noncompliance, and the requisite public hearings before the Board of Supervisors, and when and where those hearings will take place.
• The notice also states that this is the only notification the owner of the property will receive. This refers to the compliance dates mentioned above. Any time after the April deadline the county may enter the property and abate the hazardous condition and place the charge on the owner's tax bill. Again, this follows the law precisely to assure that all due process is assured to the property owner.
• Finally, the notice provides a contact phone number for property owners to call for information on the program or specific issues regarding their property. We hope this introduction is helpful in reading the annual spring notice. If you would like more information on our program please call us at (714) 447-7108.
Below is an online representation of the Notice To Destroy Weeds.
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In Reference:
Assessor's Parcel No.
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Weed Abatement Program
Agricultural Commissioner’s Office
1750 S. Douglass Rd., Building D
Anaheim, CA 92806-6031
INFO (714) 447-7108
FAX (714) 567-6203 |
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| Dear Property Owner |
March
14, 2006 |
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**** SEE NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS ON REVERSE SIDE ****
THIS IS THE ONLY NOTIFICATION YOU WILL RECEIVE
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Removal of Fire Hazards. The OC Public Works will be conducting annual weed abatement inspection and cleaning beginning April 18, 2006 and throughout the year on the property described by the above Assessor's Parcel Number. This inspection is to ensure proper compliance with the provisions set forth by the Abatement of Hazardous Weeds; Sections 14875 ? 14922 of the California Health and Safety Code. As owner, you are responsible for the condition and maintenance of your property. Your property may not be in violation at the time of receiving this notice, but please check and maintain the condition of your property throughout the year.
You are hereby notified by the notice on the reverse side to remove any vegetation, litter, or other flammable material from the above-mentioned property by April 18, 2006. Property with hazardous weeds and vegetation not cleared and maintained is subject to being cleared by County-contracted crews after April 18, 2006. The charges for clearing (billed per square foot) and a $233 administrative fee will be added to the owner's property tax bill.
If you are no longer the owner of this property, please disclose the contents of this notice to the new owner. A legal change in ownership prior to the removal of weeds by the County will result in any cleaning charges being assessed to the new owner.
Regrowth of vegetation due to late rainfall may result in multiple cleanings throughout the year, so the property must be maintained all year. Property not maintained in a safe condition will be cleared by the County without further notice. The enclosed information sheet will assist you in identifying hazards and provide locations of waste facilities.
For further information, you may write or call the Weed Abatement Program at the above address or phone (714) 447-7108, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For faster service, please mention your Assessor's Parcel Number when calling; it can be found in the upper right corner of this letter.
Sincerely,
Richard Le Feuvre
Agricultural Commissioner |
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Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March 2006 the Board of Supervisors of Orange County passed a Resolution declaring that noxious or dangerous weeds were growing upon or in front of the property on certain streets (or roads) in Orange County, and more particularly described in said Resolution that these weeds constitute a public nuisance which must be abated by removal of said noxious or dangerous weeds. If these weeds are not removed they will be removed and the nuisance will be abated by the County authorities, in which case the cost of such removal shall be assessed upon the lots and lands from which or in front of which such weeds are removed and such costs will constitute a lien upon such lots or lands until paid. NOTE: PROPERTY OWNERS WITH SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS MUST CONTACT THE COUNTY WEED ABATEMENT OFFICE AT (714) 447-7108 PRIOR TO APRIL 18, 2006. Reference is hereby made to the above-mentioned resolution for further particulars.
Public Hearings
All property owners having any objection to the removal of such weeds are hereby notified to attend the public hearing of the Board of Supervisors on April 18, 2006 at 9:30 a.m., #10 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, when their objections will be heard and given due consideration.
On August 1, 2006 at 9:30 a.m., a public hearing is scheduled by the Board of Supervisors of said County to consider the Weed Abatement Cost Report. This report will be posted for one week prior to the hearing. Objections may be heard at this public hearing.
Dated this 14th day of March, 2006 |
Richard Le Feuvre
Agricultural Commissioner |
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