Larimer County does not require native plants, and Colorado law protects your right to xeriscape. Under C.R.S. § 38-33.3-106.5, HOAs cannot ban xeriscape, drought-tolerant, or nonvegetative turf landscaping, though design guidelines may still apply.
There is no county mandate to plant natives, but Colorado strongly encourages water-wise landscaping and shields it from HOA prohibition. C.R.S. § 38-33.3-106.5, expanded by Senate Bill 23-178 (2023), bars homeowners' associations from prohibiting xeriscape, nonvegetative turf grass, or drought-tolerant vegetative landscapes on property an owner maintains, and limits how much hardscape an HOA may require. Fort Collins actively promotes native and pollinator plantings through its Nature in the City and xeriscape programs. HOAs may still adopt reasonable design and aesthetic guidelines governing plant type, number, and placement.
No penalty for choosing native or drought-tolerant plants; an HOA that flatly bans compliant xeriscaping risks an unenforceable rule under state law.
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