Plano partners with NTMWD on the Water IQ SmartScape program, offering homeowners rebates and free design templates for replacing thirsty St. Augustine turf with native Texas plants and efficient irrigation upgrades.
Through the regional Water IQ initiative, Plano residents can apply for irrigation system evaluation rebates and pressure-regulating sprinkler head upgrades. The SmartScape plant database highlights drought-tolerant Texas natives such as muhly grass, lantana, and Texas sage that thrive on Lake Lavon supply schedules. HOAs cannot prohibit drought-resistant landscaping under Texas Property Code Section 202.007, which protects xeriscaping and water-conserving yards from deed-restriction enforcement. Plano publishes preapproved front-yard templates that satisfy minimum landscape coverage standards in the Zoning Ordinance.
Removing turf without replacing required living groundcover or violating minimum landscape coverage standards in the Zoning Ordinance can trigger code-enforcement notices and replanting orders.
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