Landscaping Rules in Calaveras County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Calaveras County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Calaveras County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Water Restrictions
Every landscape project installed in unincorporated Calaveras County, from new subdivisions to commercial parking-lot plantings, must meet the state's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and the CALGreen irrigation-efficiency standard, adopted countywide by Section 17.20.030 of Chapter 17.20, Landscaping.
Calaveras County Water-Efficient Landscaping Rule
Some RestrictionsCalaveras County Code § 17.20.030
The purpose of this chapter is to promote installation of landscaping that enhances properties while promoting water conservation and the efficient use of water resources. This chapter establishes minimum landscape requirements to enhance the appearance of developments, reduce heat and glare, control soil erosion, enhance on-site stormwater management, conserve water, and ensure the ongoing mai...
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