Harris County has no native plant requirements for residential landscaping in unincorporated areas. No xeriscaping mandates or native plant percentage requirements exist. Texas Property Code §202.007 protects homeowners' right to use drought-resistant landscaping against HOA restrictions.
Unincorporated Harris County has no ordinance requiring native plants or specific landscaping materials for residential properties. The county has no zoning-based landscape requirements for single-family homes. Texas Property Code §202.007 prohibits HOAs from restricting water-conserving landscaping and natural turf, including native plant gardens. Harris County's infrastructure regulations require landscaping for commercial development sites but impose no native plant percentages. The Houston-Galveston Area Council promotes native plant use through educational programs but has no enforcement authority.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Harris County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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