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TITLE 4. GOVERNMENT OF CITIES 34000-45345›DIVISION 3. OFFICERS 36501-41805›PART 2. LEGISLATIVE BODY 36801-40592›CHAPTER 13. Weed and Rubbish Abatement 39501-39588›ARTICLE 1. General 39501-39502

§ 39502

California Government Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

By ordinance the legislative body may:

(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.

(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

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