Invasive Plant Rules in Santa Clarita, CA (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Santa Clarita, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
Any Santa Clarita landscape plan required for an administrative or discretionary land use permit must skip plants the California Invasive Plant Council lists as invasive exotic pests, or any plant a qualified botanist or biologist flags as invasive, under the City's Landscaping and Irrigation Standards. The rule also discourages eucalyptus, pepper, and palm trees unless the Director finds them compatible with the surrounding area.
Santa Clarita Invasive Plant Palette Ban
Some RestrictionsSanta Clarita, CA, Unified Development Code § 17.51.030(C)(2)(d)
b. Plant materials shall emphasize drought-tolerant and/or native species. c. The use of eucalyptus, pepper or palm trees is discouraged, unless compatible with the existing adjacent environment, as determined by the Director. Palm trees shall be limited for use within a community pool or recreation facility, unless otherwise approved by the Director. d. The plant palette shall not include any ...
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