Proposed changes to San Diego County landscape ordinance would reduce water use by 40%
This is an approximate 24% reduction in residential water use, and a 7% reduction for non-residential water use from today’s levels. This will be implemented through the existing permit review process and any project that requires a building, grading, or discretionary permit and would result in more than 500 sq/ft new irrigated landscaping (ex. permitting for new addition, new garage) would be subject to this water allowance.