Water Use Rules in Chico, CA (2026)
1 verified water use rules for Chico, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Turf Replacement Rebates
Chico waives its right-of-way encroachment permit for homeowners removing parkway turf to install water-efficient landscaping, if six listed conditions are met.
Chico Parkway Turf Removal Exemption
Few RestrictionsChico Municipal Code § 14.08.070(E)
No encroachment permit shall be required in connection with the removal of turf or grass from a parkway in front of a residential structure for the purpose of installing water-efficient landscaping and/or irrigation systems, provided that all of the following conditions are met: 1. No excavation shall occur at a depth greater than 12 inches.
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