2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Placer County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Removal of native, landmark, and riparian-zone trees in unincorporated Placer County is regulated under Placer County Code Article 19.50 (Woodland Conservation). A Minor Tree Permit is required for tree removal on single-family residential lots when no other discretionary permit is being processed.
Most of western and central Placer County is served by the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA), which sets watering practices and stage-based restrictions. PCWA's standing guidance is to water before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. and to follow the California Water Code §365 prohibitions on watering during/within 48 hours of measurable rain.
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 Placer County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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