South Gate does not restrict native or drought-tolerant landscaping; state law affirmatively protects it. California Civil Code § 4735 prohibits HOAs from banning low-water plants, and Government Code § 53087.7 plus AB 1572 (2023) further restrict watering of decorative turf at public/commercial sites. South Gate must comply with MWELO (CCR Title 23 § 490 et seq.) for new and rehabilitated landscapes meeting the threshold.
MWELO (Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance) applies to new residential landscapes ≥ 500 sq ft requiring a permit and non-residential ≥ 500 sq ft; landscape projects ≥ 2,500 sq ft trigger full documentation including a Landscape Documentation Package, irrigation audit, and Maximum Applied Water Allowance. South Gate enforces MWELO through its Building Division and Title 24 adoption (Ch. 9.02). Civil Code § 4735 voids HOA rules forbidding low-water plants or drought-tolerant landscaping (subject to reasonable design rules). The South Coast region (which includes South Gate) is a high-priority MWELO area due to imported-water dependency.
Failure to file a MWELO Landscape Documentation Package or Certificate of Completion can delay or block a final building permit sign-off. HOA rules conflicting with Civil Code § 4735 are unenforceable.
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