Water-wise landscaping amendments

Email commenter said codes should address safety and maintenance, not dictate vegetation type or amount, and suggested incentives instead of mandates.

Supported water conservation strongly given drought conditions, though unsure whether the proposal mandates xeriscaping in new communities.

Opposed mandating water-wise landscaping on residential yards; wants grass for his eight kids and worries rock and artificial turf raise community heat.

Supported water conservation and asked whether the State program helps communities manage water responsibly amid drought and fires.

Suggested an alternative: require or encourage new homes to reclaim gray water for irrigation instead of dictating landscaping type.