Landscaping Water Amendments

HB 400 requires municipalities in Utah's Great Salt Lake basin to adopt water-efficient landscaping rules for new construction by November 2027. It directly affects new development projects and local governments, banning requirements for small lawn areas (<8 feet) and mandating standards for plant selection, irrigation, and vegetative coverage. Key provisions include allowing regional water-use standards, requiring municipalities to report compliance to the Division of Water Resources, and permitting local reviews for water-wise designs. The bill makes no new funding changes and focuses on reducing outdoor water use through landscaping regulations rather than penalties.