Invasive Plant Rules in Alameda, CA (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Alameda, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Prohibited Species
Alameda's Bay-Friendly and Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance bars installing any plant species the California Invasive Plant Council rates as invasive on covered new and renovated landscape projects. The rule sits in Section 30-58.4(h) alongside the city's broader mandate to implement the state Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Alameda Bans Invasive Plants in New Landscaping
Light RestrictionsAlameda, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 30-58.1(g), 30-58.4(h)
g.Discourage the planting of invasive plants. ... 30-58.4 - Requirements. ... h.Plant species considered invasive by the California Invasive Plant Council shall not be installed.
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