By ordinance the legislative body may:

(a) Require and provide for the removal of grass, weeds, or other obstructions from the sidewalks, parkings, or streets and make the cost of removal a lien upon the abutting property.

Terms Used In California Government Code 39502

  • legislative body: means board of trustees, city council, or other governing body of a city. See California Government Code 34000
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

(b) Require or provide for the removal from property, lands, or lots of all weeds, rubbish, or other material dangerous or injurious to neighboring property or the health or welfare of residents of the vicinity and make the cost of removal a lien upon the property.

(c) Provide for the enforcement of the lien by the sale of the property or otherwise.

(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)