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Policies
On May 17, 2023, Governor Polis signed SB23-178. The new law revises C.R.S. §38-33.3-106.5 of CCIOA, part of which addresses the use of xeriscape and drought-tolerant landscaping. The law requires associations of detached single family home communities to adopt at least three pre-approved water-wise garden designs for installation in the front yards. The Association is not exempt from the new law however the new law does not require the adoption of a policy. The Association is however required to adopt three water-wise landscape designs, no Association approval is required in connection with the installation of any landscaping and therefore any and all xeriscaping is allowed.
Adopted Designs.