Landscaping Rules in Castro Valley, CA (2026)

4 verified landscaping rules for Castro Valley, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Tree Trimming

Alameda County Public Works Tree Ordinance regulates street trees in the County right-of-way - residents may trim or remove only with a free permit from PWA. Private-property trees have no county tree-removal permit (only the Fairview view ordinance Ch. 6.66 applies).

Castro Valley Street Tree Trimming

Some Restrictions

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Water Restrictions

Castro Valley is served by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). EBMUD's Water Conservation Regulation 14 permanently bans irrigation runoff, hosing down hardscape, and using non-recirculating water features. Drought stages add stricter watering days.

Castro Valley Water Use Restrictions (EBMUD)

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Castro Valley city rules.

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