Summary
The city inspects about 225 vacant parcels twice a year and clears weeds on non-compliant properties, recovering costs through property tax bills. It's one of the fire department's key prevention tools.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Program is fully cost-recoverable through property tax bills plus a $149 administrative fee.
✅Who benefits
Residents living near vacant parcels who face reduced fire risk and blight.
⚠️Who could be affected
Vacant property owners who bear abatement costs when they fail to clear their parcels.
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