West Sacramento, CA Landscaping Rules: Native Plants (2026)

Protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation;

ii. Selection of plants based on local climate suitability, disease and pest resistance;

iii. Selection of water-conserving plant, tree and turf species, especially local native plants;

iv. Selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists;

v. Selection of trees based on the city's Master Tree List as appropriate for the planting area.

b. Each hydrozone shall have plant materials with similar water use, with the exception of hydrozones with plants of mixed water use, as specified in subsection (F)(2)(d).

c. Plants shall be selected and planted appropriately based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site. Methods to achieve water efficiency shall include one or more of the following:

i. Use the Sunset Western Climate Zone System which takes into account temperature, humidity, elevation, terrain, latitude, and varying degrees of continental and marine influence on local climate.

ii. Recognize the horticultural attributes of plants (i.e., mature plant size, invasive surface roots) to minimize damage to property or infrastructure (e.g., buildings, sidewalks, power lines); allow for adequate soil volume for healthy root growth.

iii. Consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade and winter solar gain.

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