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Decatur staff proposes broader xeriscape rules, seeks input from planning commission
Summary
City staff presented a draft to expand xeriscaping rules to commercial and limited residential districts, citing water conservation and Texas law; commissioners asked about plant lists, irrigation standards, artificial turf and HOA/deed restriction enforcement.
City of Decatur staff on Sept. 2 presented proposed amendments to the subdivision and zoning landscape ordinances to allow xeriscaping (water-conserving landscaping) in commercial districts and in residential districts with limits and required living-plant percentages.
Staff told the Planning and Zoning Commission the change is intended to promote water conservation, soil improvement and more efficient irrigation. "Texas local government code section 580.002, considers a xeriscape ordinance for municipalities and counties to be able to enact these ordinances for the conservation of water," the staff…
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