Native Plants: Anza vs Temecula
How do native plants rules compare between Anza, CA and Temecula, CA?
Temecula has fewer restrictions than Anza.
Anza, CA
Riverside County
Riverside County encourages native and drought-tolerant landscaping through the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) adopted via Ordinance 859. New landscapes over 500 sq ft (2,500 sq ft for owner homeowners) must meet climate-appropriate plant lists, efficient irrigation, and soil management. Desert natives have strong protections under state law.
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Riverside County
Temecula encourages California-native, drought-tolerant landscaping under MWELO and the city's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Civil Code §4735 prevents HOAs from prohibiting low-water and native landscaping. New landscapes 500+ sq ft must meet MWELO water-budget calculations.
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