Landscaping Rules in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

Phoenix City Code Sec. 39-7(D) (Exterior premises and vacant land; Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance)

D. Weeds, bushes, trees and other vegetation. All exterior property areas shall be kept free from dry vegetation, tumbleweeds, weeds, bushes and tall grass and trees which present a visual blight upon the area, which may harbor insect or rodent infestations and dry vegetation, or which may likely become a fire hazard or result in a condition which may threaten the health and safety or the econo...

Phoenix City Code Sec. 23-32 (Encroachment of trees, shrubs or bushes prohibited)

Sec. 23-32. ENCROACHMENT OF TREES, SHRUBS OR BUSHES PROHIBITED. It is unlawful for any person to allow trees, shrubs or bushes growing on their property to interfere with traffic signs or signals, or with the passage of pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles, or flow of drainage water on any public right-of-way or easement. Where such interferences are with a traffic sign or signal, or the passage o...

Phoenix City Code Sec. 31-10 (Removal of debris, rubbish, weeds, overgrown or dead vegetation)

Sec. 31-10. Removal of debris, rubbish, weeds, overgrown or dead vegetation, and other unhealthy or unsafe conditions on streets, alleys and sidewalks; notice to abate; penalties. (a) The owner, lessee or other person in control of any land abutting a sidewalk, alley, or street shall maintain such sidewalk, alley, or street on which such land abuts in a clean condition in such a manner as to be...

Phoenix City Code sec. 37-126 (Stage 1-Water alert), Drought Management Plan, Ord. No. G-6741

37-126 Stage 1-Water alert. A. The Director may declare a Stage 1 Water Alert when an insufficient water supply appears likely due to water system or supply limitations or structural failure, or when a catastrophic incident threatens the existing water supply or water delivery system. The declaration may designate the entire City service area or a portion of the service area, if the shortage is...

City of Phoenix Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance Section 39; Zoning Ordinance Section 1309E.1 (Landscape FAQ TRT/DOC/00189)

Pollen varieties of Olive Trees and Mulberry Trees are prohibited by Section 39 of the city of Phoenix Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance. ... Existing Olive or Mulberry trees were likely planted prior to the ordinance that was put into effect to minimize the planting of new pollen varieties and are therefore grandfathered into the site and can remain. ... See Section 1309E.1 Table 1309.3 for ...