The City of Upland’s Weed Abatement Program is designed to safeguard the community by reducing fire hazards throughout the city. The program includes inspections of properties within city limits and notification to property owners of their responsibility to keep their property clear of weeds, trash, and other fire hazards.

The Weed Abatement Program operates annually from January through July; however, fire safety remains a year-round priority to help protect homes, neighborhoods, and the community.

Property owners are required to maintain their land by keeping it free of combustible debris and by regularly trimming and managing weeds, grasses, and vegetation to reduce fire risks.

During the weed abatement inspections, properties are evaluated for conditions that may contribute to the spread of fire. Property owners are required to:

• Remove all dead or dying vegetation from your property, including dead and decaying material from live vegetation, especially under shrub, bushes and groundcover.
• Remove dead material from trees, most importantly dead palm fronds
• Keep weeds, grasses below 4 inches.
• Keep all vegetation cut, trimmed and property maintained.
• Trim and prune shrubs and trees to prevent overgrowth and help reduce fire spread.
• Establish and maintain defensible space around structures.
• Ensure a clear and unobstructed access path to rear yards and structures.
• Remove and properly dispose of combustible debris, including items not intended to withstand outdoor weather conditions.

Together, these measures help reduce fire hazards and create a safer, more fire resilient community for all.

To report overgrown weeds, combustible debris, or other potential fire hazards, please contact the City of Upland Weed Abatement Program.

For the 2026 season, in-person assistance City Hall, 460 Euclid Ave., Upland is available during the following days and hours:

Monday: 8am to 10am
Thursday: 2pm to 6pm

 These hours will be applied during inspections and are subject to change once inspections are complete.

 Phone calls are returned during the following times: 

Monday through Friday: 8am to 10am
Monday through Friday: 4pm to 6pm

 Please allow up to 48 hours for a response

All on-site visits are by appointment only and subject to staff availability. Office hours are limited while inspections are underway. For a call back, please leave your name, property address, phone number, a brief message and your preferred call-back time if you are only available during certain hours.

For reports of overgrown weeds, debris, or other potential fire hazards, please contact the Weed Abatement Program at (909) 931-4134 or by e-mail at weedabatement@uplandca.gov

• 2025 Weed Abatement Program City Council Staff Report and Resolution