Water restrictions in El Monte, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
El Monte follows MWELO requirements for water-efficient landscaping on new/renovated landscapes over 500 sq ft. Local water purveyors may impose additional watering day and time restrictions.
El Monte updated its Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance in 2016 per state requirements. The MWELO applies to new landscape projects and some rehabilitated projects. Landscapes must be maintained to ensure water use efficiency, minimizing excessive runoff, overspray, and water flowing onto adjacent property or hardscapes. Underground irrigation is required for the 7-foot property line landscaping strip. A landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule is required. Water restrictions follow the schedule set by the local water provider. Drought-tolerant and warm-season grasses (Zoysiagrass, Buffalo grass) are recommended.
Non-compliant landscape installations delay project approval. Water waste violations enforced by the water provider.
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El Monte has no 'dibs' or space-saving ordinance. The practice originated in snow-belt cities like Chicago and Boston and is not relevant to El Monte's Medit...
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Fences and walls in El Monte are regulated under Title 17 (Zoning), with general development standards in Chapter 17.60. Front-yard fences are limited to 42 ...
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El Monte Municipal Code Title 6 (Animals) restricts livestock in urban residential zones. Animal control is contracted to the Los Angeles County Department o...
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Dogs must be controlled and leashed in public areas in El Monte per Title 6 animal regulations. Stray dogs are handled by the city's Animal Control division....
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El Monte does not have breed-specific legislation. All dogs must be licensed per CA Food & Agricultural Code 30500. Dangerous and vicious dog determinations ...
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El Monte's property maintenance code prohibits conditions that attract vermin or create unsanitary conditions. The city provides wildlife information and res...
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