Imperial County Municipal Code Ch. 1 Applicability

Weeds and other vegetation as used in this division, refer to weeds and other vegetation growing upon private or public property in the unincorporated areas of the county of Imperial and includes any of the following:

A. "Weeds" as defined by Webster's Dictionary;

B. "Vegetation" as defined by Webster's Dictionary;

C. Sagebrush, chaparral or any other brush or weeds which attain such a large growth as to become, when dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved property;

D. The Health and Safety Codes defines "weeds" as poison oak and poison ivy; and those that bear seeds of a downy or winged nature; those which become a fire menace when dry; and those which are otherwise noxious or dangerous.

(Prior code 91801.00)

It is unlawful for the owner or occupant of any land, lot, yard, or tract of land in an unincorporated area of the county of Imperial to cause or to allow such premises to become overgrown and infested with weeds and other vegetation.

(Prior code 91801.01)

Any person who is affected by the notice set forth in Section 91802.03 et seq. may appeal to the board of supervisors within the time for compliance with the order. The appeal shall be writing and filed with the planning director (or his or her designee). Timely appeal shall stay further action until the hearing date. Along with the written appeal, a non-refundable filing fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) shall be submitted to the director.

The director shall set the matter for hearing before the board of supervisors and shall notify the applicant of the date set for such hearing at least fifteen (15) days prior to such date.

(Prior code 91801.02)

At the date and time set for hearing, the board of supervisors shall receive any evidence or information it deems appropriate and shall render its decision based upon such evidence or information.

The determination of the board of supervisors shall be conclusive.

(Prior code 91801.03)

The expense of abatement of a nuisance as defined herein shall be determined, and notice shall be given, pursuant to Chapter 4 of Part 5 of Division 12 (commencing with Section 14905 et seq.) of the Health and Safety Code.

(Prior code 91801.04)

The amounts of the cost for abating a nuisance shall constitute a special assessment against the respective parcels of land and are a lien on the property for the amount of the respective assessment. Expenses shall be collected through the levy of assessments as specified in Article 3, Chapter 4, of Part 5 of Division 12 (commencing with Section 14915 et seq.) of the Health and Safety Code.

(Prior code 91801.05)