Moreno Valley vs Palm Springs
How do native plants rules compare between Moreno Valley, CA and Palm Springs, CA?
Moreno Valley and Palm Springs have similar restriction levels.
Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside County
Moreno Valley encourages California native and drought-tolerant landscaping to comply with the state's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and AB 1572. New and renovated landscapes over 500 square feet must meet MWELO water budgets. HOAs cannot prohibit low-water landscaping under Civil Code 4735.
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Riverside County
Palm Springs actively encourages Sonoran Desert natives and climate-appropriate plants under PSMC Chapter 8.70, with approved plant lists emphasizing low-water species like palo verde, ironwood, mesquite, ocotillo, desert willow, and native grasses. California Civil Code §4735 prevents HOAs from prohibiting drought-tolerant landscaping.
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