Native Plants: Brentwood vs Walnut Creek
How do native plants rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
Brentwood and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.
Brentwood, CA
Contra Costa County
California law strongly encourages drought-tolerant landscaping in Brentwood. HOAs cannot prohibit low-water landscaping under Civil Code Section 4735, and the state's MWELO requires water-efficient design for new and retrofit landscapes exceeding 500 square feet. Rebates are available through Contra Costa Water District partners for turf removal.
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Contra Costa County
Walnut Creek encourages drought-tolerant and xeriscape landscaping. The city follows California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) for new projects and EBMUD offers Lawn Conversion rebates. CA Civil Code Section 53087.7 prevents HOAs from prohibiting low-water landscaping during drought.
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