Streets Services

Weeds

The Public Works Street Services Division is responsible for weed abatement on non-landscaped city property.

The Public Works Landscape Division is responsible for weed inspection and mitigation activities on landscaped medians and public rights-of-way not bordering a residence.

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is responsible for mitigating weeds in city parks.

Weeds on private property, in right-of-way areas bordering a residence and in the alleys from the back of the resident’s property to the center line of the alley are the responsibility of the property owner.  The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for enforcement of city regulations. 

Riverside Municipal Code Section 10.16-Traffic Control Devices

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who do I call to report overgrown vegetation?
• There are weeds growing on the sidewalk and at the cul-de-sac on my street. Who is responsible for these areas?
• The cracks in the street have weeds growing out of them. Can I call to have them removed?

Who do I call to report overgrown vegetation?

Contact the 311 Call Center to report overgrown grass, weeds, bushes, shrubs or trees. Please be prepared to give specific information on the location of the problem so the information can be given to the correct Department/Division.

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There are weeds growing on the sidewalk and at the cul-de-sac on my street. Who is responsible for these areas?

Typically the property owner is responsible for weeds in these locations. Weeds growing on the sidewalk or in the right-of-way between the sidewalk and the curb are the property owner's responsibility. The responsibility is shared between the two owners at the end of the cul-de-sac with the division being the center.

For concerns about weeds on private property contact the 311 Call Center to request Code Enforcement Division action if necessary.

For weeds on state, federal or county property contact the appropriate agency to report the concerns. For weeds on Cal-Trans property contact Cal-Trans at (909) 383-4631. For weeds on railroad rights-of-way contact Burlington, BNSF or Union Pacific. For weeds on schools, contact the school district responsible for the school.

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The cracks in the street have weeds growing out of them. Can I call to have them removed?

No. The city does not treat weeds in the street.

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