Philadelphia County encourages native plants for landscaping under the Green City Clean Waters plan. Zoning Code Section 14-705 requires approved plant species for new development landscape plans, favoring natives. No prohibition on residential native plant use.
Philadelphia Zoning Code Section 14-705 (Landscape and Trees Standards) requires new development to follow landscaping plans using species from the Philadelphia Approved Tree and Plant List, which emphasizes native and climate-adapted species. Residential homeowners are free to plant natives and are encouraged to do so through PWD rain garden programs. PA DCNR promotes native landscaping through its Landscaping with Native Plants program. Invasive species under PA Noxious Weed Law must be avoided.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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