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Hemet council declares hazardous weed condition and authorizes city‑led abatement program
Summary
Citing wildfire risk after the 2022 Fairview fire, the council approved a resolution authorizing a city weed‑abatement program on vacant lots and to recover costs from property owners; vote was 5–0.
The Hemet City Council on May 13 adopted a resolution declaring weeds and rubbish a hazardous condition on vacant lots within city limits and authorized the city’s weed‑abatement program, citing wildfire risk following the Fairview fire of September 2022.
Fire prevention staff presented the program background, reporting outreach that began with courtesy letters issued in April and the city’s plan to require owners to clear vegetation by July 1, with contractor removal and cost recovery…
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