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.
Artificial turf is permitted in Aurora subject to the Unified Development Ordinance landscape standards. On residential property, artificial turf generally may cover no more than 50 percent of the required front yard landscape area and must be combined with living plants, trees, and shrubs to meet minimum planting requirements. It must be installed over a permeable base that allows infiltration, be UV stabilized, have a minimum pile height (typically 1.5 inches), and be maintained free of rips, stains, or discoloration. Artificial turf may not replace required street trees or count toward required living plant coverage. HOAs may regulate aesthetic aspects but cannot outright prohibit water-wise alternatives under Colorado law. Commercial projects may use artificial turf in sports fields, playgrounds, and decorative accents but not as a substitute for required native planting. Improperly drained installations that create runoff or odors can be cited as a nuisance.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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