Landscaping Rules in Tehama County, CA (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Tehama County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tehama County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Weed Ordinances

Unincorporated Tehama County, California runs its weed and fire-hazard rules under the Fire Hazard Abatement Ordinance, which declares weeds, grass, or rank growth a public nuisance once they become a fire hazard.

Tehama County Weed Abatement Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Tehama County Code § 9.05.030(A)

A fire hazard is hereby declared to be a public nuisance that may be abated in the manner set forth in Chapter 10.16, in addition to any other remedies unless it is located on a parcel that is in compliance with Section 9.05.080.B.Any other violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance that may be abated in the manner set forth in Chapter 10.16, in addition to any other r...

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Water Restrictions

Tehama County bars runoff, overspray, and low-head drainage from any landscape irrigation system and sets water-budget design standards for new or rehabilitated landscaping over set size thresholds.

Tehama County Water-Efficient Landscape Rule

Some Restrictions

Tehama County Code § 17.85.050(B)

The county shall prevent water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation by prohibiting runoff, low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, walks, roadways, or structures. Penalties for violation of these prohibitions shall be established locally.

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Native Plants

Tehama County's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance directs designers to pick plants suited to the site's climate and encourages protecting native species and planting trees in qualifying new and rehabilitated landscapes.

Tehama County Native Plant Landscaping

Few Restrictions

Tehama County Code § 17.85.040(C)(5)(a)(3)

Plants shall be selected appropriately based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the site. Protection and preservation of native species and natural areas is encouraged. The planting of trees is encouraged wherever it is consistent with the other provisions of this chapter.

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