The proposed bill would amend current statutes by prohibiting municipalities located within active management areas (AMAs) with a safe-yield management goal from adopting or enforcing any requirements related to landscaping that mandate specific numbers or sizes of trees, shrubs, ground cover, turf, open space, or detached sidewalks. This includes a prohibition on establishing minimum turf requirements in initial AMAs, except for functional turf in public recreational areas. The bill also defines "safe-yield" and "active management area" in accordance with existing statutes.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that clarify the definitions and scope of the prohibitions, ensuring that municipalities cannot impose landscaping requirements that conflict with the goals of water management and conservation. The act is designated as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.52, 45-563.03, 45-402, 45-561