2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monterey County, California.
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Monterey County Code Chapter 16.60 (Preservation of Oak and Other Protected Trees) requires a Tree Removal Permit to remove most native trees - including coast live oak, valley oak, blue oak, Monterey cypress, Monterey pine, and redwood - on private property in the unincorporated county. MCC 16.60.040 sets standards for removal of 3 or fewer protected trees; removal of more requires a Use Permit. Coastal Zone removals also require a Coastal Development Permit.
The Monterey Peninsula (Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Sand City, Del Rey Oaks, and unincorporated coastal areas served by California American Water) is governed by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District's Water Conservation and Rationing Plan (Rule 160 et seq.). Outdoor irrigation is limited to two days per week (Wednesdays and Saturdays), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 15 minutes per location. Inland Salinas Valley areas are governed by separate district rules.
State Code
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Low water using plants, mulch, and efficient irrigation save water while making habitat for pollinators. DWR/2015 About 40% of the water Californians use at home is used outdoors.
1 cities in Monterey County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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