Prohibited Species: Anza vs Riverside
How do prohibited species rules compare between Anza, CA and Riverside, CA?
Anza and Riverside have similar restriction levels.
Anza, CA
Riverside County
Riverside County's landscaping guidelines (Ordinance No. 859) include a list of prohibited invasive ornamental plants. Additionally, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and Cal-IPC maintain statewide lists of noxious weeds and invasive plants that apply throughout the county.
View full Anza rules →Riverside, CA
Riverside County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture maintains the statewide Noxious Weed list (Food & Ag Code §7270+) that applies in Riverside. Arundo donax (giant reed), tamarisk (salt cedar), and pampas grass are specifically targeted for removal in the Santa Ana River corridor through regional invasive-species programs.
View full Riverside rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Anza | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Key Ordinance | Ordinance No. 859 (2006) | - |
| Applies To | Landscapes ≥2,500 sq ft | - |
| Notable Banned | Giant reed, pampas grass | - |
| State List | CDFA noxious weed list | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Anza FAQ
What plants are banned in Riverside County?
Ordinance No. 859 prohibits several invasive ornamental species in new landscaping projects including giant reed (Arundo donax), pampas grass, fountain grass, and certain ice plants. The CDFA and Cal-IPC maintain additional statewide lists.
Can I plant pampas grass in Riverside County?
Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana and C. jubata) is listed as a prohibited invasive ornamental in Riverside County's landscaping guidelines. It should not be planted in new or rehabilitated landscapes subject to Ordinance No. 859.
Riverside FAQ
Compare other topics
See how Anza and Riverside compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool