Summary
About 400 overgrown parcels get abatement notices starting April 15, with a May 31 deadline. Council wants to explore a height-based rule so enforcement isn't stuck waiting for calendar cycles amid growing wildfire danger.
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Owners who don't self-abate get billed by the city, with costs collected through property tax if unpaid.
Neighbors of vacant lots and everyone concerned about vegetation fires.
Absentee owners who repeatedly rely on the city to clear their lots and pay the invoices.
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