Landscape Ordinance Resources

Sample Ordinances

Guideline for Model Ordinance Language for Protection of Water Quality and Quantity Using Florida Friendly Lawns and Landscapes (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/Water/nonpoint/docs/nonpoint/gimdlord.pdf) [PDF]
Colorado’s Office of Smart Growth provides direct technical and financial assistance to local governments in the areas of land use planning and growth management. Helpful documents include the Water Efficient Landscape Design Model Ordinance and WaterWise Landscaping Best Practices Manual (http://www.dola.state.co.us/smartgrowth/resources.htm)
City of Benbrook’s - Landscape and Buffer Requirements (http://www.ci.benbrook.tx.us/filestorage/54/156/Sect_27.pdf) [PDF]
Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance (http://www.turfgrasssod.org/waterright/appb.pdf) [PDF]