Artificial Turf: Aurora vs Centennial
How do artificial turf rules compare between Aurora, CO and Centennial, CO?
Centennial has fewer restrictions than Aurora.
Aurora, CO
Arapahoe County
Aurora allows artificial turf on residential and commercial property with limits: typically no more than 25-50 percent of front yard landscape area and required permeable base and drainage.
View full Aurora rules →Centennial, CO
Arapahoe County
Unincorporated Arapahoe County permits artificial turf on residential property without a permit when installed at grade. Colorado HB 19-1050 protects artificial turf as a drought-tolerant landscape. HOAs cannot ban it outright but may impose reasonable aesthetic rules.
View full Centennial rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Aurora | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Front yard cap | Up to 50 percent (residential) | - |
| Base | Permeable required | 4 inches class 6 |
| Pile height | Typically 1.5 in minimum | - |
| Living plants | Still required | - |
| Authority | UDO landscape standards | - |
| County Permit | - | Not required |
| HOA Protection | - | HB 19-1050 |
| Rebates | - | Not eligible |
| Grading Limit | - | 12 inches no permit |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Aurora FAQ
Can I replace my entire lawn with artificial turf?
Not for the full required landscape area. Aurora requires a mix of living plants and limits artificial turf to a portion of the front yard landscape.
Does it count toward the turf rebate?
No. Aurora Water rebates apply to replacing cool-season turf with living water-wise plants, not artificial turf.
Centennial FAQ
Do I need a permit for artificial turf?
No. Arapahoe County does not require a permit for residential artificial turf installation at grade with under 12 inches of grading.
Can my HOA ban artificial turf?
No. HB 19-1050 protects artificial turf as drought-tolerant landscape. HOAs may require reasonable quality and aesthetic standards.
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