Water Use Rules in Fort Smith, AR (2026)
1 verified water use rules for Fort Smith, Arkansas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Turf Replacement Rebates
Fort Smith's design guidelines make xeriscaping voluntary, suggesting homeowners keep turf grass to a maximum of 80 percent of pervious yard area if they choose to reduce lawn coverage.
Fort Smith Xeriscape Turf Guidelines
Light RestrictionsFort Smith City Code § 27-602-3(L)(3)(c)(1)
Adhere to the following guidelines for the percentage of xeriscaped area to turf grass lawn areas:1.Single-family and duplex residential: a maximum of 80 percent turf grass lawn and minimum of 20 percent xeriscape for the pervious area.2.Multifamily residential: a maximum of 60 percent turf grass lawn and minimum of 40 percent xeriscape for the pervious area.3.Commercial, office, industrial and...
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