I never received a notice to clear the weeds on my property; can I still be fined and penalized?

Yes.  Please keep in mind that it is your responsibility as the property owner to maintain your property at all times.  Notices issued during the annual Weed Abatement Program serve as courtesy notices. Per Riverside County Ordinance No. 695, “The failure of any person in possession or owner of the property to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of these proceedings.

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1. What do I do if I am not the owner of the property listed on the Notice?
2. My parcel is too wet to cut, and my tractor gets stuck in the mud. What can I do?
3. I cut my weeds before the deadline and my property is clean, so why did I still receive a Notice?
4. I cleared my property earlier in the year, but it rained and grew back. Do I have to clean the property again?
5. I want to abate the weeds on my property, but who can I hire for this type of work?
6. When will my property be inspected?
7. I have always abated my property as I have done since before the City was incorporated. Why am I receiving Notices of Violation?
8. I never received a notice to clear the weeds on my property; can I still be fined and penalized?
9. There is debris and garbage on my property; and I didn't put it there – why am I responsible?
10. How much will it cost to have the City clear my property?
11. How do I cut vegetation on hillsides to prevent erosion?
12. Can I cut and burn abated vegetation?