California native plant landscaping is encouraged and protected under CA Gov Code §65595. Fresno County supports MWELO-compliant native landscaping. Central Valley natives include valley oak, California poppy, deergrass, toyon.
CA Gov Code §65595 prohibits cities from banning drought-tolerant and native plant landscaping. MWELO (CCR Title 23) favors low-water native plants via water budget calculations. Fresno County has no regulations against native plant landscapes; in fact, natives often satisfy MWELO requirements automatically. Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District and regional groundwater sustainability agencies promote native landscaping for recharge. Sudden Oak Death regulations prohibit importing certain host plants from infested counties.
No penalties for native plant landscaping. SOD quarantine violations: CA Ag Commissioner enforcement, plant confiscation.
Fresno County, CA
Unincorporated Fresno County limits construction noise to 7 AM-7 PM weekdays and 8 AM-5 PM Saturdays per Title 11. No Sunday/holiday construction without per...
Fresno County, CA
California Health & Safety Code §115920-115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act) requires a 60-inch barrier with self-closing/self-latching gate AND at least one ad...
Fresno County, CA
Beekeeping is broadly permitted in Fresno County's agricultural and rural zones with apiary registration under CA Food & Ag Code §29040. Commercial beekeeper...
Fresno County, CA
Eastern Fresno County foothills are designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) by CAL FIRE. New construction in SRA/VHFHSZ must comply with CA ...
Fresno County, CA
Setbacks by zone per Fresno County Title 18: R-1 (20 ft front, 5 ft side, 10 ft rear); AE (50 ft front, 30 ft side/rear); RR/RE (35 ft front, 15 ft side, 25 ...
Fresno County, CA
Tree removal permits required in Fresno County only for protected native oaks, riparian trees, or trees associated with development. Non-protected landscape ...
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