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Los Angeles County Weed Abatement Program
The Los Angeles County abatement of hazardous vegetation, which includes weeds and brush, is a joint enforcement and clearance effort between both the Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures (ACWM) and the City of Walnut. Over the past decade, the program has provided a defensible space for firefighters, which evidently, saves many homes from fire and almost certainly preventing the start of fires overall. If your property is on the Weed Abatement list or has been inspected and you have received a notice from the County of Los Angeles ACWM, proceed with their instructions for compliance of the Fire Code. A sample Notice of Violation as well as an example of an Inspection Notice can be located below.
Sample Inspection Notice
Sample Notice of Violation
Important Dates:
- Notices to Residents- February 2023
- Inspections- Begin in April 1, 2023
- Abatement Deadline- June 1, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a defensible space?
- A defensible space is a buffer created between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surround it. The Space is needed to slow or stop the spread of wildfire and it helps protect your home from catching fire—either from embers, direct flame contact or radiant heat.
- What is the distance required for the defensible space?
- Property owners shall remove all flammable vegetation or combustible growth within the following: (1) up to 100 feet of any structure, (2) up to 200 feet in a Very High Fire Hazard Zone, and/or (3) 10 feet from the roadside.
*Please note that the clearance requirements apply even if the structure being protected is not on your property
- Property owners shall remove all flammable vegetation or combustible growth within the following: (1) up to 100 feet of any structure, (2) up to 200 feet in a Very High Fire Hazard Zone, and/or (3) 10 feet from the roadside.
- I received a notice in the mail, but have additional questions… who can I contact?
- There should be a number listed on your notice that will direct you to the LA County Office, however if you cannot locate that number, please call Walnut Community Services at (909) 598-5605 for assistance.
- There should be a number listed on your notice that will direct you to the LA County Office, however if you cannot locate that number, please call Walnut Community Services at (909) 598-5605 for assistance.
- What if the City is responsible for the area I have received a notice for?
- Please call Walnut Community Services at (909) 598-5605.
- Please call Walnut Community Services at (909) 598-5605.
- Does LA County Agricultural Commissioner have a form to fill out for all weed abatement concerns?
- Yes. Please visit: https://acwm.lacounty.gov/weed-abatement-response/
For any questions regarding your notice or any general questions with the Los Angeles County Weed Abatement Program in general, please call Walnut Community Services at (909) 598-5605.
Los Angeles County ACWM Webpage
Community Meeting Informational Flyer
Defensible Space Inspection Information