Landscaping Rules in Sonoma, CA (2026)
1 verified landscaping rules for Sonoma, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Water Restrictions
The City of Sonoma is served by Valley of the Moon Water District (VOMWD) and supplemented by city wells, and has adopted a permanent Water Waste Prevention Ordinance (Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 13.10) that prohibits runoff, hose-without-shutoff-nozzle, and other inefficient outdoor water uses year-round. During Stage 2 and Stage 3 drought declarations (most recently called by Sonoma County and Sonoma Water in 2021–2022), outdoor irrigation is limited to specific days and prohibited between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. The California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) applies to new and rehabilitated landscapes of 500 sq ft or more.
Sonoma CA Water Use Restrictions & Drought Rules
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sonoma city rules.
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