Policy Database
Local Policy
Palo Alto,
California
Limiting the times of day that potable water may be used for watering ornamental landscapes, and exempting edible gardens/landscaps from the restriction
Palo Alto, Cal., Code of Ordinances § 12.32.010(e)
Last Visited 5/11/26
Policy Summary
This law limits the times of day that potable water is allowed to be used for watering ornamental landscapes or turf (unless done by hand), and specifically exempts edible gardens or landscapes from this watering restriction.
State
California
Jurisdiction Name
Palo Alto
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
50k-200k
Legal Strategies
- Prohibits or discourages something
- Expressly allows something
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
