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St. George Ordinance Establishing Water-Efficient Landscape Standards

This St. George ordinance establishes landscape design standards that prioritize water conservation. Landscape plans must incorporate native and water-conserving plants grouped into zones with similar water needs to ensure efficient irrigation. Lawn is limited to 8% of landscaped area, and up to 10% of landscaping requirements can be placed in rooftop plantings.

Link:

  • St. George Code of Ordinances Section 10.23.1.

Policy Details:

Locale: St. George, Utah [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3B: Warm Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Green Roofs
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

St. George Code of Ordinances Section 10.23.1.

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