Sonora does not prohibit front yard vegetable gardens or native plant landscaping. California Government Code section 65595 prevents cities from banning drought-tolerant landscaping. AB 2561 (2022) protects the right to grow food on residential property.
California Government Code section 65595 prohibits cities from banning drought-tolerant landscaping, and AB 2561 (2022) protects the right to grow food on residential property. Sonora's weed abatement provisions under Chapter 8.12 require that vegetation be maintained, but do not prohibit food gardens. Front yard gardens must not create sight-line hazards near intersections or driveways. Properties in the Historic Downtown zone may have additional design review requirements. The MWELO encourages water-efficient landscaping for new and renovated landscapes over 500 square feet.
Unmaintained gardens that become overgrown may be cited under the weed abatement provisions of Chapter 8.12.
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