Frisco, TX Landscaping Rules: Native Plants (2026)
Key Facts
- Program
- WaterWise
- Turf Mandate
- None citywide
- HOA
- TX 202.007 limits
- Tree Credit
- Native preferred
Summary
Frisco encourages native Texas plants through WaterWise landscape guidance. No ordinance mandates or bans native plant yards, but HOAs may have turf requirements.
A property owners' association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from: (1) implementing measures promoting solid-waste composting of vegetation, including grass clippings, leaves, or brush, or leaving grass clippings uncollected on grass; (2) installing rain barrels or a rainwater harvesting system; (3) implementing efficient irrigation systems, including underground drip or other drip systems; or (4) using drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving natural turf.
Full Breakdown
Frisco Water Utilities promotes drought-tolerant native landscaping through its WaterWise program, partnered with NTMWD. Native plants such as Texas sage, lantana, and buffalo grass are recommended. No city ordinance mandates turf grass. HOAs often require minimum turf coverage; Texas Property Code 202.007 limits HOAs from banning drought-resistant landscaping but allows reasonable aesthetic rules. Tree Preservation Ordinance credits native species at higher mitigation value.
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