Invasive Plant Rules in Murrieta, CA (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Murrieta, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Prohibited Species
Murrieta's landscaping standards bar invasive plant species from covered projects, requiring extra caution near parks, greenbelts, water bodies and open space because these areas are vulnerable to ecological harm. The Development Code ties the ban to the Western Riverside County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan and the California Invasive Plant Inventory, and the rule reaches new landscapes of 500 square feet or more and rehabilitated landscapes of 2,500 square feet or more.
Invasive Plant Rules in Murrieta Landscaping
Some RestrictionsMurrieta Code of Ordinances § 16.28.060(B)(1)(i)
1. Plant and Materials Requirements. Consistent with the landscape standards established in Section 16.28.080, plant and material selections shall comply with the following; ... i. Invasive species of plants 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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