Landscaping Rules in Walnut Creek, CA (2026)
1 verified landscaping rules for Walnut Creek, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Water Restrictions
Walnut Creek is served by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), both of which enforce permanent statewide water waste prohibitions plus district-specific watering schedules. Outdoor irrigation runoff, hosing hard surfaces, and watering within 48 hours of rain are always prohibited.
Landscaping: Water Restrictions
Some RestrictionsCal. Code Regs. tit. 23, § 490 et seq. (Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance)
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Low water using plants, mulch, and efficient irrigation save water while making habitat for pollinators. DWR/2015 About 40% of the water Californians use at home is used outdoors. Large water savings can be gained by efficient landscape design, installation, management, and maintenance. This is accomplished by c...
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