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Landscaping Rules in Sedona, AZ (2026)

3 verified landscaping rules for Sedona, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Weed Ordinances

Sedona Land Development Code §5.6.C requires regular weed control as part of landscape maintenance, including clearing of debris and weeds, removal of dead plants, and irrigation upkeep on all approved landscape plans.

Sedona Landscape Maintenance

Some Restrictions

Water Restrictions

Sedona does not impose mandatory drought-stage water restrictions through the city code, but Land Development Code §5.6.C caps turf at 10% of landscape area to conserve water, and the city supports voluntary conservation through the Ripple Effect program.

Sedona Water Conservation and Landscaping

Some Restrictions

Native Plants

Sedona Land Development Code §5.6.C requires a minimum of 75% native species in development-site landscaping. Lawn or turf may not exceed 10% of the overall landscape area, except inside the 500-year floodplain of Oak Creek.

Sedona Native Plant Landscaping Requirement

Some Restrictions

Looking for Yavapai County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sedona city rules.

Landscaping Rules in Yavapai County