The problem: Elk Grove resident Al Livingston says there's a sea of weeds in Laguna Ridge. He says the weeds are a fire hazard and he wants to know who is responsible for cutting them down.
The solution: The Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department's weed abatement campaign runs until October. The district sends out notices to property owners if overgrown weeds on their property pose a fire danger. The abatement ordinance requires parcels of 2 acres or smaller to have weeds no higher than 2 inches. Parcels bigger than 2 acres are required to have a 30-foot fire break around all structures. District Fire Inspector Robert Haupert said the district is looking to reduce fire hazards, which occur when overgrown weeds and brush are next to or could threaten structures such as homes, fences and other buildings. An open grass field filled with weeds that doesn't endanger structures wouldn't fall under the ordinance, he said.
"We're not as concerned," he said.
Concerned residents can complain to the district's fire prevention bureau, which will inspect a parcel to see if it requires weed abatement, he said.
Whom to call: Call the fire department's weed abatement hotline at (916) 405-7115 or go to www.yourcsd.com/safety/ weed.asp.
Call us: Know of a problem? E-mail Sandy Louey at slouey@sacbee.com or call (916) 478-2654.
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