Inglewood Weed Ordinances Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Inglewood's Property Maintenance ordinance declares it unlawful and a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing, occupying, or having charge of any premises to maintain the property with prohibited conditions. IMC Section 11-70.1 broadly defines "debris, dirt, weeds and waste" to include unsightly or harmful materials such as discarded or dilapidated vehicles, broken windows, furniture, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cans, or containers on property, as well as tree and shrub cuttings, grass and weed cuttings, rubbish, debris, waste materials, and earth or dirt.

Property owners are required to continuously maintain their premises in a clean and orderly condition. This includes regular removal of weeds, litter, and any accumulated waste. The Code Enforcement Division identifies overgrown weeds and debris as one of the most common violations and actively patrols for these conditions.

For development projects, a waste management plan may be required under Section 11.91 of Article 11.3. This plan must be approved by the City Administrator or designee and reviews the project's compliance with special weed and waste management requirements. The provisions apply to all property throughout the city where prohibited conditions are found.