What Is Weed Abatement?
The City Council of Rocklin has decreed that all vacant parcels in the city should be abated (weeds cut down, trash removed, and/or firebreaks created to limit any potential fire hazard and allow access for fire fighting operations) on a year-round basis. In April of each year, the owners of vacant parcels in the city of Rocklin are notified, by letter, of their responsibility to abate their property. In May, a second reminder letter is sent via certified mail.
What happens if weeds are not taken care of?
By the end of May, all vacant parcels that do not comply with the Standards for Maintenance of Vacant Parcels are declared a nuisance by the City Council. These parcels will be abated by the contractor hired by the City to perform the necessary weed abatement. When the contractor bills the City for the abatement work, the City, in turn, bills the property owner for the contractor's fees plus a per-parcel administrative charge. If the property owner does not pay these fees, the City places a lien on the property until the fees are collected.
Grazing
Managed grazing is a "green" approach to vegetation control. Managed grazing may not be appropriate for every situation, but when done properly, it is an effective, eco-friendly alternative to consider. Information on the City's regulations, permit conditions, application, and checklists is listed below.
Grazing Regulations, Permit Conditions and Application
Landowner Checklist
Contractor Checklist
City of Rocklin Ordinance 950Click here for more information on the Benefits of Managed Grazing.
Questions?
Contact the Fire Department at 916.625.5300 or email them at Access Rocklin.
