Henderson encourages native and desert-adapted landscaping via SNWA rebates and AB 356 turf removal. The Southern Nevada Regional Plant List governs approved species for water-efficient design in new development.
Henderson adopts the Southern Nevada Regional Plant List maintained by SNWA, which categorizes plants by water need and suitability for the Mojave. Desert-adapted natives like creosote, brittlebush, desert willow, palo verde, mesquite, acacia, agave, and Joshua tree are favored in new landscape plans. Under AB 356 (2021), non-functional turf on commercial, HOA common, and multifamily properties served by Colorado River water must be removed by the end of 2026, pushing thousands of Henderson properties to convert to native or desert-adapted designs. SNWA Water Smart Landscapes rebates of $3 per square foot incentivize conversion. Several species including saltcedar (tamarisk) and fountain grass are prohibited under state or regional guidelines due to invasiveness or wildfire risk. Joshua trees on private property have some protections under Clark County grading and development standards.
Not a direct enforcement area for homeowners. Developers submitting non-compliant landscape plans face permit rejection. AB 356 noncompliance is enforced by SNWA water providers.
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