Cupertino property owners have until April 30 to abate weeds
Briefly

The City of Cupertino, collaborating with the Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture, is mandating property owners to comply with Minimum Fire Safety Standards by April 30 to ensure fire hazards from vegetation are minimized. Inspections will occur from April to October, with noncompliant properties facing clearance fees attached to property tax bills. Additionally, Cupertino is hosting a Paper Shredding and Environmental Recycling Day to encourage recycling. Moreover, the city is surveying residents on transitioning to renewable electricity for home appliances to address climate change.
The City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County are partnering to enforce Minimum Fire Safety Standards to mitigate fire hazards from overgrown vegetation, mandatory for property owners.
Cupertino will hold a Paper Shredding and Environmental Recycling Day on April 26 to promote recycling and prevent waste, allowing residents to drop off items for free.
The city is seeking resident input via a survey aimed at transitioning from natural gas to renewable electricity in home appliances to combat climate change.
Following inspection from April 30, properties not compliant with fire safety standards will incur fees added to their tax bill, emphasizing community responsibility.
Read at The Mercury News
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