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Water Use Rules in Dublin, CA (2026)

2 verified water use rules for Dublin, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Turf Replacement Rebates

Dublin, California caps turf at 25% of the landscape area in residential projects and bars it entirely in non-residential projects that use the Alternative Prescriptive Compliance Option under the city's Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Municipal Code Section 8.88.190.B.4 sets the limit.

Dublin CA Turf Area Limits, Landscape Code

Some Restrictions

Dublin Municipal Code § 8.88.190.B.4

4. Turf shall comply with all of the following: a. Turf shall not exceed 25% of the landscape area in residential areas, and there shall be no turf in non-residential areas. b. Turf shall not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of 1 foot vertical elevation change for every 4 feet of horizontal length. c. Turf is prohibited in parkways less than 10 feet wide, unless th...

Recycled Water Rules

Dublin, California requires new irrigation systems to be built for recycled water use, and requires decorative water features to run on recycled water, unless the Dublin San Ramon Services District certifies recycled water is unavailable. Municipal Code Section 8.88.150 sets the standard.

Dublin CA Recycled Water Landscape Rule

Some Restrictions

Dublin Municipal Code § 8.88.150.A-C

A. The installation of irrigation systems shall allow for the current and future use of recycled water, unless the project is located in an area in which recycled water is unavailable and will not be available for the foreseeable future, or a written exemption has been granted by the Water District. ... B. Decorative water features shall use recycled water unless a written exemption has b...

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