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Encinitas council adopts native‑plant landscaping ordinance after hours of testimony
Summary
After public comment and detailed deliberation, the City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026‑07 to codify a 50% Southern California native plant requirement for qualifying development projects while exempting typical single‑family detached homes and including staff guidance for subdivisions.
The Encinitas City Council voted unanimously to adopt ordinance number 2026‑07, establishing minimum native‑plant landscaping requirements for qualifying discretionary projects. The ordinance codifies an existing planning‑commission practice that requires 50% Southern California native plants for eligible projects and requires 100% native plantings for new city projects and landscapes within 50 feet of environmentally sensitive areas. The measure includes exemptions for single‑family detached residences, accessory dwelling units and certain city‑owned athletic fields.
Sarah Cadona, senior planner and project manager, told the council the draft ordinance does not change…
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