Citrus Heights vs Isleton
How do native plants rules compare between Citrus Heights, CA and Isleton, CA?
Citrus Heights and Isleton have similar restriction levels.
Citrus Heights, CA
Sacramento County
Citrus Heights encourages native and low-water landscaping, with MWELO governing new projects over 500 square feet of landscape area.
View full Citrus Heights rules →Isleton, CA
Sacramento County
MWELO requires water-efficient landscapes including native plants for new installations over 500 square feet. Delta-adapted native plants (tule, valley oak, native grasses) are encouraged in Isleton.
View full Isleton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Citrus Heights | Isleton |
|---|---|---|
| MWELO Trigger | Over 500 sq ft | - |
| State Regulation | CCR Title 23 Section 492 | - |
| Water Budget | Required | Required for new landscapes |
| Rebates | Cash for Grass | - |
| Examples | Salvia manzanita ceanothus | - |
| MWELO | - | 500 sq ft threshold |
| Natives | - | Not mandated but encouraged |
| Delta Species | - | Valley oak, tule, deergrass |
| Stormwater | - | NPDES MS4 native plantings |
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Citrus Heights FAQ
Is there a turf removal rebate?
Yes. Regional Water Authority offers Cash for Grass rebates for qualifying lawn conversions to low water plantings.
Do I have to use natives?
No, but MWELO limits high water turf and requires climate appropriate plants on qualifying projects.
Isleton FAQ
Do I have to plant natives?
Not required. MWELO sets a water-efficiency target that natives help meet, but any plant palette that hits the budget is acceptable.
What natives grow well in the Delta?
Valley oak, Fremont cottonwood, California wild rose, native grasses, and wetland-margin species like tule.
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