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Council adopts natural‑landscaping certificate allowing limited native habitat areas with guardrails

2129421 · January 20, 2025
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Summary

The council adopted an ordinance creating a natural landscaping (habitat) certification that allows property owners to convert limited portions of yards to natural plantings under specified setbacks, height limits and a $35 application fee.

The Conway City Council adopted an ordinance establishing a natural‑landscaping habitat permit that allows residents to create low‑maintenance, native plant areas within defined limits and subject to an application and approval process.

The ordinance sets clear parameters: up to 25% of the rear yard and 10% of the front yard may be used for natural landscaping; all natural landscaping must be at…

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