Spokane encourages native plant landscaping through SpokaneScape rebates and technical assistance. Native-plant yards are exempt from typical lawn appearance expectations if registered.
Spokane Water Department runs the SpokaneScape program, providing rebates up to $500 for homeowners who convert turf to water-wise landscaping featuring native and drought-tolerant plants. Eligible species include ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, serviceberry, Oregon grape, kinnikinnick, Wood rose, blanketflower, and native bunchgrasses suited to the semi-arid eastern Washington climate. Registered SpokaneScape properties are generally exempt from the 10-inch grass height rule as long as they avoid noxious weeds and maintain a defined landscape plan. Native plants support pollinators and reduce summer irrigation by 50-80%. Spokane Conservation District and The Lands Council offer annual native plant sales. Spokane Audubon promotes bird-friendly native landscaping. Critical area plantings for stream and wetland restoration must use native species.
None for compliant native landscapes. Unregistered unkempt yards may still trigger SMC 10.08 tall grass enforcement.
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