Native and drought-tolerant landscaping is encouraged in unincorporated LA County per MWELO and state water conservation mandates. CA Gov Code 65595 prohibits banning native plant gardens. Coastal areas specifically require native species for erosion control landscaping.
Native and drought-tolerant landscaping is actively encouraged in unincorporated LA County through the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). New landscaping projects over 500 sq ft in residential areas must comply with MWELO requirements including maximum applied water allowance calculations. LA County does not mandate native plants specifically but incentivizes them through reduced irrigation requirements under MWELO. Many local water districts offer free native plant guides and rebates for drought-tolerant landscape conversions. The county's LID standards encourage native plantings for stormwater management.
MWELO violations apply only to new landscaping installations over 500 sq ft. Non-compliant landscape plans will not receive building permit approval. There are no penalties for existing landscaping. Water waste from over-irrigation may violate water district restrictions with fines ranging from $100-$500 per occurrence depending on the water provider.
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