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Invasive Plant Rules in Cathedral City, CA (2026)

1 verified invasive plant rules for Cathedral City, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Front Yard Gardens

In Cathedral City, California, a new R1 house must have an approved landscaping and irrigation system in the front and street side yards under § 9.14.130. Natural areas count only if free of invasive weeds or a source of blow sand, turf is limited, and at least fifty percent of lot landscaping must be native or drought-tolerant plants.

Front Yard Landscaping and Invasive Weeds in Cathedral City

Some Restrictions

Cathedral City Municipal Code § 9.14.130

§ 9.14.130. Landscaping. There shall be an approved landscaping and irrigation system installed, subject to the standards of Chapter 8.57, within the front and street side yards at the time of construction of the main building. Driveways and open parking shall not exceed fifty percent of the front and street side yards. City parkways shall be included in the landscaping. Natural areas may be in...

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