Centennial, CO Landscaping Rules: Artificial Turf (2026)

Artificial Turf is only permitted within an area or space that is regularly used for civic, community, or recreational purposes, which may include a playground, a sports field, a picnic ground, an amphitheater, dog relief area, and the playing area of a golf course.2.Functional Turf is permitted within an area or space that is regularly used for civic, community, or recreational purposes, which may include a playground, a sports field, a picnic ground, an amphitheater, a portion of a park, and the playing area of a golf course. Functional Turf is not permitted in decorative or ornamental areas, low-traffic locations, and along public right-of-way.a.There is no limit to Functional Turf if it is demonstrated that the Functional Turf will be used for areas or spaces stated in Section 12-8-301C(2).b.Functional Turf may be native or non-native turf grass.3.Non-Functional Turf is only permitted in stormwater detention facilities. Non-Functional Turf shall not be used in areas that are not heavily trafficked by pedestrians, which may include along public street right-of-way, parking lot islands, landscaping areas abutting parking lots, medians, or along other transportation corridors. Other groundcovers, such as native turf grasses, and xeriscaping shall be utilized in the Non-Functional Turf areas. (Ord. 2025-O-12 §20)