Ventura encourages native and drought-tolerant landscaping. The City's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) applies to new and renovated landscapes over 500 square feet. Ventura Water offers rebate programs for lawn-to-garden conversions. California HOA law protects homeowners who replace lawns with drought-tolerant landscapes.
Ventura implements the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) requiring water-efficient landscaping for new and rehabilitated landscapes exceeding 500 square feet. The ordinance sets maximum applied water allowances and requires use of climate-appropriate plants. Ventura Water provides turf replacement rebates and free water-efficient devices to encourage drought-tolerant landscaping. AB 1884 and other California laws protect homeowners' rights to install drought-tolerant landscaping even in HOA-governed communities. Native coastal sage scrub, California native grasses, and Mediterranean-climate plants are particularly well-suited to Ventura's coastal environment. The City's approved plant lists include species adapted to the local microclimate.
Non-compliance with MWELO for new landscapes over 500 sq ft may delay building permits or certificates of occupancy. HOAs cannot prohibit drought-tolerant landscaping under state law.
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