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Division 8 — GUIDELINES FOR LANDSCAPING, PLANTING AND IRRIGATION PLANS›9658. - Guidelines for landscaping, planting and irrigation plans; purpose.

9658.5. - Ground cover.

Agoura Hills Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Agoura Hills

Irrigated and nonirrigated ground covers shall be as follows:

A.

Irrigated ground cover. Low growing spreading shrubs that are drought tolerant are the preferred choice of ground cover planting.

B.

Nonirrigated ground cover. In certain situations, temporary plantings may be required where irrigation is not economically feasible nor desirable. Nonirrigated hydromulch seeds are acceptable for natural or undisturbed slopes. Hydromulch seeds should be applied following the first measurable rainfall in the fall of the year or a temporary irrigation method shall be provided to ensure germination and minimum growth. If the natural rainfall fails to provide adequate moisture for germination, supplemental irrigation may be required.

(Ord. No. 15-420, § 4, 11-10-2015)

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▸ Contents — Agoura Hills Zoning Code
Agoura Hills Zoning Code
  1. Article IX — ZONING[1]
  2. Article IX — ZONING[[1]]
  3. Chapter 1 — INTRODUCTION
  4. Part 1 — CONTENT AND PURPOSE
  5. Part 3 — RV RESIDENTIAL-VERY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
  6. Part 1 — PURPOSE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
  7. Part 3 — CS COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
  8. Part 11 — POM PLANNED OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  9. Part 9 — OS-DR OPEN SPACE-DEED RESTRICTED DISTRICT
  10. Part 1 — PURPOSE
  11. Part 4 — RESERVED
  12. Division 3 — UNDERGROUND FACILITIES[[16]]
  13. Division 5 — YARD STANDARDS
  14. Division 4 — OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND LANDSCAPING
  15. Division 6 — NOISE REGULATIONS
  16. Division 7 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
  17. ▸ Division 8 — GUIDELINES FOR LANDSCAPING, PLANTING AND IRRIGATI…
    Overview
    1. ▸ 9658. - Guidelines for landscaping, planting and irrigation pl…
      Overview
      1. 9658.1. - Processing procedures.
      2. 9658.2. - Submittal requirements.
      3. 9658.3. - Landscape standards.
      4. 9658.4. - Use of plant materials.
      5. 9658.5. - Ground cover.
      6. 9658.6. - Water efficient landscaping.
    2. 9659. - Exterior aesthetic improvements requirement.
    3. 9660. - Purpose.
    4. 9661.2. - Applicability.
    5. 9661.4. - Application for permit.
    6. 9661.6. - Requirements for facilities within the public right-…
    7. 9661.7. - Findings.
    8. 9661.9. - Nonexclusive grant.
    9. 9661.13. - RF emissions and other monitoring requirements.
    10. 9661.14. - No dangerous condition or obstructions allowed.
    11. 9661.20. - Location restrictions.
    12. 9661.21. - Effect on other ordinances.
    13. 9662.2 - CAMTC certification required.
    14. 9662.6 - Massage establishment operations and facilities requi…
    15. 9662.8 - Outcall massage operating requirements.
    16. 9662.9 - Business name.
    17. 9662.10 - Inspections.
    18. 9662.12 - Regulations nonexclusive.
    19. 9662.14 - Applicability of regulations to existing massage est…
    20. 9663. - Reserved.
    21. 9672.2. - Application submittal requirements.
    22. 9672.3. - Investigation and report.
    23. 9672.4. - Public hearing.
    24. 9672.5. - Action by the planning commission.
    25. 9672.6. - Appeal to the city council.
    26. 9672.7. - Action by the city council.
    27. 9672.8. - New application following denial.
    28. 9672.9. - Annexed territory.
  18. Division 3 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  19. Division 4 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS[[20]]
  20. Division 7 — SITE PLANS/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
  21. Division 8 — TEMPORARY USES
  22. Division 9 — REVOCATION PROVISIONS
  23. Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  24. Division 4 — PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
  25. Division 5 — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
  26. Division 6 — DETERMINATION OF USES NOT LISTED
  27. Division 7 — RULES OF INTERPRETATION
  28. Division 8 — CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
  29. Division 9 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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