La Habra's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance implements California's MWELO (AB 1881) and requires climate-appropriate, water-conserving plant selection on new landscapes of 500 sq ft or more. Native and drought-tolerant species are encouraged citywide.
La Habra's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and guidelines apply to new landscape projects of 500 square feet or more requiring a permit, plan check, or design review, and to rehabilitated projects of 2,500 square feet or more. The ordinance implements California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance under the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act (AB 1881). Landscape plans must favor non-invasive, water-conserving plant, tree, and turf species suited to local climate, soil, disease, and pest conditions, applying a Maximum Applied Water Allowance based on reference evapotranspiration. The guidelines require a minimum three-inch mulch layer on exposed soil and discourage turf on slopes over 25%. Native and drought-tolerant plantings are the practical way to meet these water-budget limits and are encouraged citywide.
Failure to submit a compliant Landscape Documentation Package for a WELO-triggering project can block a building or landscape permit and Certificate of Completion. Installed landscapes not matching approved plans may require corrective replanting. HOAs that prohibit low-water plants violate California
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Under LHMC Chapter 12.28, it is unlawful to enter or remain in any city-owned park or recreation facility in La Habra between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The city cou...
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La Habra has no separate light-trespass ordinance with foot-candle limits. Light spilling onto a neighbor's property is controlled through Title 18 zoning gl...
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La Habra has no dedicated dark-sky ordinance. Outdoor lighting is controlled through Title 18 zoning glare standards and the neighborhood-preservation nuisan...
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La Habra regulates temporary signs, including garage and yard sale signs, under LHMC Chapter 18.23 (effective January 4, 2024). Such signs may be placed on p...
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La Habra regulates signs under LHMC Chapter 18.23, updated effective January 4, 2024 to be content-neutral. Temporary yard signs, including political signs, ...
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La Habra has no separate tiny-home ordinance. A permanent tiny house on a foundation is regulated as a dwelling or, most commonly, as an accessory dwelling u...
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