Native Plants: San Ramon vs Walnut Creek
How do native plants rules compare between San Ramon, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
San Ramon and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.
San Ramon, CA
Contra Costa County
San Ramon encourages drought-tolerant landscaping under California's MWELO (Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance). New and renovated landscapes over 500 sq ft must meet Maximum Applied Water Allowance limits. EBMUD and DSRSD offer lawn replacement rebates. HOAs cannot prohibit water-efficient landscaping per Civil Code Section 4735.
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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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