California's noxious weed list (Food & Ag Code §5004) applies in San Diego County. The San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner enforces state plant quarantines and monitors invasive pests. Arundo donax (giant reed), pampas grass, and ice plant are significant invasives in the region.
The San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner enforces California Food and Agriculture Code provisions regarding noxious weeds and plant quarantines. State-listed noxious weeds subject to eradication or containment include giant reed (Arundo donax), pampas grass (Cortaderia spp.), yellow starthistle, and others on the California Department of Food and Agriculture pest rating list. The San Diego region faces particular challenges from: Arundo donax in riparian areas (the county runs active removal programs along waterways), ice plant (Carpobrotus spp.) along coastal areas, tamarisk (salt cedar) in desert regions, and various Mediterranean grasses. Under the county's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, new landscaping over 500 square feet must comply with state MWELO standards, which discourage high-water-use species and encourage native and drought-tolerant plantings. The California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) maintains the definitive list of invasive plants for the San Diego bioregion.
Failing to control state-listed noxious weeds after notice may result in county-performed abatement billed to the property owner. MWELO non-compliance can delay project approvals.
El Cajon, CA
El Cajon prohibits amplified sound reproduction that disturbs the peace, quiet, or comfort of neighboring residents or businesses. Horn, bell, or mechanical ...
El Cajon, CA
El Cajon addresses barking dogs through general noise provisions and animal control. Animals must be kept so as not to create offensive noise affecting surro...
El Cajon, CA
El Cajon prohibits leaf blower operation between 7 PM and 7 AM within residential zones or 500 feet of them. CA AB 1346 banned the sale of new gas-powered bl...
El Cajon, CA
Industrial and commercial noise in El Cajon is regulated by the zoning performance standards in ECMC Chapter 17.200. Sound levels from any operation or land ...
El Cajon, CA
El Cajon prohibits construction, maintenance, and repair work between 7 PM and 7 AM within residential zones or 500 feet of them. Leaf blowers, mowers, and p...
El Cajon, CA
El Cajon requires paved driveways and off-street parking per ECMC Section 17.245. Off-street parking may not be within 10 feet of a public street, except aut...
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