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1. When do weed abatement inspections begin?

Weed abatement inspections begin the first week of April for the Spring season and the first week of October of the Fall season. Every parcel in the City of Fontana is inspected for weeds/trash violations.

2. How do I know if I am in violation?

Parcel(s) with weeds that are over one inch in height and ground coverage anywhere from one percent to one hundred percent will be in violation. Parcels that have trash, junk, debris and rubbish will be in violation.

3. When is the deadline for weed abatement?

Property owners have thirty (30) days to bring their property into compliance. If the City is forced to abate the hazard, the property is subject to a re-inspection fee, abatement fee, possible warrant fee and contractors costs.

4. I no longer own the property. Why was I sent a weed abatement notice?

At times, the records are not always up to date. The Weed Abatement Notice is sent to the last known owner on the San Bernardino County's assessment roll. Please let the Code Compliance division of the Fontana Police Department know immediately by calling (909) 854-8020.

5. Can I get an extension?

Yes. Call the name and number of the Inspector on the weed abatement notice. Typically a 14 day extension will be considered on a case by case basis, provided the parcel is not an immediate threat (fire hazard) to the surrounding area.

6. Where can I find a weed abatement contractor?

Weed abatement contractors can be found in the yellow pages or on the internet under "weed control services" or "discing services."

7. Do I have to attend the hearing?

The hearing is NOT mandatory.  Property owners who wish to object may attend the hearing.

8. What do I do once the work has been completed?

Contact the inspector whose name and phone number are listed on the notice and inform him/her that the work has been completed.  Make sure the work has been completed before the compliance date stated on the notice.  It is best to follow up with the inspector to ensure the property passed inspection and the case has been closed.  You will not receive a letter from the City stating your case has been closed.

9. Why did I receive a bill?

There are several reasons why a bill may be sent. A re-inspection fee may be issued if the abatement is not completed by the compliance date. A warrant fee may be issued if a warrant was obtained AND posted on your property.  An abatement fee would be issued if the City’s contractor had to do the abatement on your property. Any other fees assessed are contractor fees.

10. A warrant was posted on my property but I did not receive a notice?

Notices are sent to property owner information obtained from the San Bernardino County Assessors office. Address changes must be made with the Assessors office and NOT City of Fontana. Notices are only posted on vacant lots. If you are experiencing issues with getting your mail, you may contact your local post office.

11. I don’t have weeds in front of my house. Why did I receive a notice?

Any weeds observed on any part of the property visible from the street will justify sending a notice. This includes the rear yard, hillsides, side yards, front yard, curb and gutter, side frontage, planters, frontage areas and horse trails.

12. Do I get a letter from the City stating my case has been closed?

The City does not send notices notifying property owners of the case being closed. It will be up to the property owner to contact the inspector to obtain confirmation.