California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 39561

Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.

The legislative body may declare by resolution as public nuisances, and abate:

(a)All weeds growing upon the streets, sidewalks, or private property in the city.
(b)All rubbish, refuse, and dirt upon parkways, sidewalks, or private property in the city.

Cite this section

Cal. Gov. Code § 39561 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-4-government-of-cities/division-3-officers/part-2-legislative-body/chapter-13-weed-and-rubbish-abatement/article-2-alternative-procedures/section-39561

Other sections in Article 2 - Alternative Procedures

§ 39560§ 39561§ 39561.5§ 39562§ 39562.1§ 39562.2§ 39563§ 39564§ 39565§ 39566…§ 39579§ 39580§ 39581§ 39582§ 39583§ 39584§ 39585§ 39586§ 39587§ 39588

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