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Artificial Turf: Rohnert Park vs Santa Rosa

How do artificial turf rules compare between Rohnert Park, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?

Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa have similar restriction levels.

Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma County

Few Restrictions

Government Code 65850.3 prevents California cities and HOAs from banning drought-tolerant artificial turf installed at single-family residential properties.

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Santa Rosa, CA

Sonoma County

Few Restrictions

Government Code 65850.3 prevents California cities and HOAs from banning drought-tolerant artificial turf installed at single-family residential properties.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactRohnert ParkSanta Rosa
StatuteGov Code 65850.3Gov Code 65850.3
Applies toSingle-family residentialSingle-family residential
HOA ruleCivil Code 4735Civil Code 4735
EffectiveStatewide preemptionStatewide preemption

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Rohnert Park FAQ

Can my city outlaw artificial turf in my yard?

No. Government Code 65850.3 prohibits cities and counties from banning artificial turf as a drought-tolerant landscape choice on single-family residential parcels.

Can my HOA fine me for installing turf?

No. Civil Code 4735 makes HOA prohibitions on artificial turf at separate-interest residential property void and unenforceable.

Santa Rosa FAQ

Can my city outlaw artificial turf in my yard?

No. Government Code 65850.3 prohibits cities and counties from banning artificial turf as a drought-tolerant landscape choice on single-family residential parcels.

Can my HOA fine me for installing turf?

No. Civil Code 4735 makes HOA prohibitions on artificial turf at separate-interest residential property void and unenforceable.

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