Water Use Rules in Baldwin Park, CA (2026)
2 verified water use rules for Baldwin Park, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Turf Replacement Rebates
Under Baldwin Park's prescriptive water-efficient landscaping option, turf cannot exceed 20% of the landscape area on residential projects and is banned entirely on non-residential projects. Municipal Code § 153.160.225(D) sets the cap for projects of 2,500 square feet or less that choose the prescriptive compliance path.
Baldwin Park Residential Turf Limit Rule
Some RestrictionsBaldwin Park Municipal Code § 153.160.225(D)
(D) Turf shall comply with the following: (1) Turf shall not exceed 20% of the landscape area in residential areas, and there shall be no turf in non-residential areas. (2) Turf shall not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of one foot vertical elevation change for every four feet of horizontal length; (3) Turf is prohibited in parkways less than ten feet wide, unless the parkway is...
Recycled Water Rules
Baldwin Park requires new recycled water irrigation systems to be built for both current and future recycled water use under Municipal Code § 153.160.190, and caps the water-budget factor for landscapes irrigated with recycled water. Systems must meet all applicable local and state recycled water laws.
Baldwin Park Recycled Water Landscaping Rule
Some RestrictionsBaldwin Park Municipal Code § 153.160.190
(A) Recycled water irrigation systems. The installation of recycled water irrigation systems shall allow for the current and future use of recycled water. (B) Laws. All recycled water irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in accordance with all applicable local and state laws. (C) Special landscape areas. Landscapes using recycled water are considered Special Landscape Areas. The ET...
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