The Laguna Beach Fire Department has managed the weed abatement program for privately and publicly owned properties for over 40 years.  The program was created to reduce the threat of fire starting on weedy properties within the developed portion of the City, and to reduce the ability of fire to spread rapidly through the weedy vegetation.   The primary focus is on removal of annual grasses and invasives to limit ignition, and reduce flame length and radiant heat from a surface fire.

The program was authorized by and is enforced through a Nuisance Abatement Ordinance, and codified in Municipal Code Section 12.12 and Ordinance No. 1510. 

INVASIVE WEEDS ORDINANCE NO. 1510

LAGUNA BEACH WEED ABATEMENT ORDINANCE, TITLE 12 CHAPTER 12 (ONLINE ACCESS)