California Civil Code section 4735 prohibits HOAs and similar associations from banning artificial turf, and AB 1572 (signed 2023, Water Code section 10608.14) phases out non-functional turf at commercial, institutional, and industrial sites. Chino allows residential synthetic turf in front and rear yards subject to material, drainage, and zoning standards in Title 20. Front-yard installation typically must meet permeability and aesthetic standards as part of the city's MWELO-compliant landscape rules.
Civil Code section 4735(a)(3) explicitly bars common-interest developments from enforcing covenants that 'prohibit, or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting, the use of artificial turf or any other synthetic surface that resembles grass.' For commercial and institutional sites, AB 1572 (Water Code section 10608.14) makes irrigation of 'non-functional turf' with potable water unlawful in stages beginning in 2027, accelerating replacement with synthetic turf or low-water landscape. In Chino's residential zones (Title 20), artificial turf is generally permitted as a turf substitute provided it meets minimum face-weight/quality standards, permeable installation requirements, and is maintained without fading or matting; pure plastic-on-concrete installations may not satisfy MWELO and front-yard landscape standards. Detached single-family lots in equestrian zones rarely use synthetic turf because of stable/pasture dust and large-animal use.
HOA fines for synthetic turf are unenforceable. Non-compliant front-yard installations (impermeable backing, exposed seams, dead-zone color) may be cited under Title 20 landscape standards.
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