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Landscaping Requirements


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Landscaping and the maintenance of landscaping in the City of Hayward are defined and regulated by a number of codes and guidelines. These design guidelines present information concerning:
  • requirements for residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial development;
  • slope protection and re-vegetation of disturbed hillside areas;
  • fire resistant, deer resistant and drought tolerant plant materials;
  • how to calculate water use to meet State water requirements;
  • front yard turf, plant and groundcover requirements;
  • street tree requirements.
The Landscape Design Checklist provides detailed information about the landscaping and submittal requirements.

For more information, please call Planning at 510-583-4200

Additional Information:
Creating Water Conserving Gardens
Hayward Municipal Code - under specific zoning category
Landscape Guidelines for Professionals
Landscape Guidelines for Single-Family Residences
Landscaping Contractors and Supplies
Suggested Water-Efficient Plants
Tree Preservation Ordinance
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance


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