Utah HB0400 mandates water-efficient landscaping for new developments in the Great Salt Lake basin.
Utah HB0400 amends landscaping regulations to require water-efficient landscaping for new developments in the Great Salt Lake basin. Counties and municipalities must adopt and enforce these regulations by November 1, 2027. The bill defines water-efficient landscaping and allows for regional-based water use efficiency standards. It also mandates the Division of Water Resources to keep records of compliance and provide technical assistance. The bill specifies that counties and municipalities cannot prohibit water-efficient landscaping but may require site plan reviews and maintain plant health.
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