Invasive Plant Rules in Lake Elsinore, CA (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Lake Elsinore, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Prohibited Species
In the City of Lake Elsinore, LEMC § 19.08.070(C) requires every landscape plan reviewed under the water efficient landscape ordinance to avoid invasive plant species, especially near parks, buffers, greenbelts, water bodies and open spaces. The rule applies whenever a project needs a building or landscape permit, plan check, or design review.
Lake Elsinore Bars Invasive Plants Near Parks
Some RestrictionsLake Elsinore Municipal Code § 19.08.070(C)
C. Invasive species of plants, such as those indicated in the Riverside County Guide to California Friendly Landscapes and the California Invasive Plant Council, shall be avoided especially near parks, buffers, greenbelts, water bodies, and open spaces because of their potential to cause harm to environmentally sensitive areas.
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