Artesia News

New landscaping regulations assist water conservation efforts

The State water supply is limited and subject to an ever-increasing demand from Californians.

In response to this demand, Artesia City Council voted to create a landscape water conservation ordinance that regulates the use of water features (i.e. fountains) in landscaping.

All new non-residential landscaping or hardscaping with water features that are equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet will require a special permit. All new residential water features, like pools, that are equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet, will also require the same permit.

Additionally, all landscapes or hardscapes equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet will require a permit.

All existing landscapes installed prior to January 1 will still be subject to the applicable laws of the new landscape regulations. For more information, call the City’s Planning Department.