Round Rock, TX HOA Rules: CC&R Enforcement (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- UDC § 8-10(e)(4)
- Turf standard
- Must be a drought-tolerant species
- Coverage cap
- 50% of pervious lot area
- Adopted
- Ordinance O-2025-044, February 2025
- State backstop
- TX Property Code Ch. 202 limits HOAs
Summary
Round Rock's development code requires all new sod and turfgrass to be a drought-tolerant species, capped at 50% of the pervious lot area: a citywide standard that Texas Property Code Chapter 202 keeps HOAs from overriding.
(4) Turfgrass a. Wherever sod or turfgrass is specified, such grass shall be of a drought-tolerant species. b. Drought tolerant turf grass shall be limited to 50% of the lot area that is not covered by impervious cover. c. Where Habiturf®, Native Sun Turf™, or Thunder Turf™ are specified, the 50% coverage limitation shall not apply.
Full Breakdown
Under Unified Development Code Section 8-10(e)(4), adopted by Ordinance No. O-2025-044 in February 2025, any sod or turfgrass installed on a lot in Round Rock must be a drought-tolerant species, St. Augustine does not qualify, and drought-tolerant turf is capped at 50% of the pervious lot area unless a listed native blend like Habiturf or Native Sun Turf is used. Planning and Development Services checks landscaping plans against this section before issuing permits for new single-family construction and commercial sites. Texas Property Code Chapter 202 already bars homeowners associations from prohibiting drought-resistant landscaping, so this city standard sets the water-conserving baseline that HOA deed restrictions cannot undercut.
Violations & Fines
New construction and commercial landscaping plans that specify non-drought-tolerant turf, like St. Augustine, or exceed the 50% coverage cap are rejected by Planning and Development Services until revised to meet UDC Section 8-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my HOA require St. Augustine grass instead of a drought-tolerant lawn?
Does the drought-tolerant turf rule apply to my existing yard?
Sources & Official References
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