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The City of Oroville Fire Department Weed Abatement Program helps maintain safety and enforce fire prevention measures within Oroville and newly annexed areas.
Each year, approximately 9,000 properties are inspected. Property owners must keep their land clear of weeds, rubbish, refuse, and dirt. Owners can handle this themselves or hire a private contractor. If a property does not meet the required standards, City Enforcement may step in, and the cleanup will be completed by a City Contractor at the owner’s expense.
Oroville is one of 13 cities in California that allows the sale and discharge of safe and sane fireworks, making weed abatement a key part of fire prevention efforts. This program has been highly effective in reducing the number of dangerous fires caused by fireworks.
Weed abatement is an ongoing responsibility. Most properties will need attention an average of three times per year to stay compliant. While required year-round, it is especially critical during high fire months, usually April through October.
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When do weed abatement notices begin?
Weed Abatement notices are typically posted in the Oroville Mercury Register twice in the month of April and on the Oroville Fire Departments’ social media outlets and City of Oroville website.
How do I know if I’m in violation?
Parcel/s with weeds 4” inches or higher will be in violation and subject to a penalty plus all related costs of abatement. Weed Abatement of hazard/s by the city is not a service, rather it is to address an enforcement or safety issue. Parcels larger than 1 acre are required to have a 30-foot wide perimeter of bare ground around the entire lot.
When is the deadline for weed abatement?
The deadline for mowing, disking and/or cleaning properties is June 15th of each year. If late spring rains occur, properties may need to be mowed or disked several times in order to comply with city standards.
What is the best method to clear my lot of weeds?
Please refer to Oroville Fire Department Weed Abatement Program Information Sheet.
Why did I receive an Initial Notice when my property is clean?
If you have any doubts about the status of your property, please call the Oroville Fire Department Weed Abatement line at (530) 538-2481 or email Weed Abatement.
My neighbor’s house or vacant property is possibly out of compliance. Can I report the status of this property?
Yes, please call the Oroville Fire Department Weed Abatement line at (530) 538-2481 or email Weed Abatement. The Oroville Fire Department appreciates help from the public to reduce this threat. Complaints are received will be handled on a case by case basis by the Oroville Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau. Remember, the primary condition that will be considered is whether the property poses a fire hazard and or is a nuisance.
There is debris and garbage on my property, and I didn’t put it there – why am I responsible?
If you are the property owner, then you are exclusively responsible for maintaining the condition of that property.
I no longer own the property, why was I sent a Weed Abatement Notice?
At times, the records are not always up to date. The Weed Abatement Notice is sent to the last known owner on the Butte County assessment roll. If you no longer own the property, please call the Oroville Fire Department Weed Abatement line at (530) 538-2481 or email Weed Abatement
Can I request an extension?
Yes, please call the Oroville Fire Department Weed Abatement line at (530) 538-2481 or email Weed Abatement Extensions will be considered on a case by case basis, if the parcel is not an immediate threat (fire hazard) to the surrounding area.
Where can I find a weed abatement contractor?
Weed Abatement contractors can be found in the yellow pages or on the internet under “weed control services” or “disking services”. The City of Oroville Fire Department also has a list of contractors that can be found here. Oroville Fire Department Weed Abatement Resource List
To be added to the Oroville Fire Department Weed Abatement Resource List, please call the Oroville Fire Department Weed Abatement line at (530) 538-2481 or email Weed Abatement prior to April 15theach calendar year.