Artificial turf is generally allowed on residential lots in unincorporated Hillsborough County subject to drainage, setback, and non-reflective surface standards. HOA approval is commonly required. New commercial landscapes must still meet pervious area minimums under the Land Development Code.
Hillsborough County Land Development Code requires all landscape installations to maintain stormwater drainage and pervious surface percentages. Synthetic turf is not specifically prohibited and is treated as a ground cover subject to the Florida Building Code for installations over structures. Front yards in gated communities often require HOA architectural committee approval. Commercial projects must still provide live plantings for shade tree counts.
Drainage interference: stop-work and correction. Lack of required tree canopy on commercial: certificate of occupancy delay.
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