Weed Abatement 2026

It’s that time of year again—weed abatement season is here. Code Enforcement officers are working diligently to ensure all properties in Salinas remain in compliance. While weed enforcement occurs year-round, enforcement efforts are intensified from March through June.

Important Dates:

March 2nd: Courtesy letters are sent to property owners who had weed-related cases opened between 2023 and 2025.

March 16th - May 30th: Code Enforcement officers will begin their community outreach by engaging with residents and providing guidance on how to bring their properties into compliance with code standards.

June 1st: Code Enforcement officers will begin issuing citations to properties that did not come into compliance during the outreach period.

Weed Abatement Season Important Dates” over a photo of an overgrown residential lot, listing March 16 for community outreach and June 1 for enforcement to begin by Salinas Code Enforcement.