Landscaping Rules
Incentives or requirements for using native and drought-tolerant plants in your landscaping, and rules about replacing traditional lawns.
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Maximum allowed height for grass and vegetation before the city considers it a code violation. Typically 6 to 12 inches depending on the city.
Rules about trimming trees that overhang sidewalks, streets, or neighboring properties, and when you need permission to prune city trees.
Permit requirements for removing trees from your property, with extra protections for heritage, landmark, or mature trees.
Requirements to control weeds on your property, including what counts as a weed, enforcement timelines, and fines for noncompliance.
Watering schedules, drought restrictions, and limits on outdoor irrigation including which days and times you can water your lawn.
Whether you can collect rainwater, how much you can store, and any permits or tank size restrictions for residential rain barrels and cisterns.
Rules about installing synthetic grass, including whether it counts toward water-saving rebates and any HOA or city restrictions.