Clovis, CA Landscaping Rules: Artificial Turf (2026)
Key Facts
- City Allows
- Yes, no ban
- HOA Ban
- Prohibited by CA §4735
- Design Standards
- May require mix
- Tenants
- Protected by §1940.10
- Permit
- Large jobs may need
Summary
Artificial turf allowed in Clovis as water-saving landscaping. CA Civil Code §4735 prohibits HOAs from banning artificial turf and drought-tolerant landscaping. Building permit may be required for large installations.
4735. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a provision of the governing documents or architectural or landscaping guidelines or policies shall be void and unenforceable if it does any of the following: (1) Prohibits, or includes conditions that have the effect of prohibiting, the use of low water-using plants as a group or as a replacement of existing turf. (2) Prohibits, or includes conditions that have the effect of prohibiting, the use of artificial turf or any other synthetic surface that resembles grass. (3) Has the effect of prohibiting or restricting compliance with either of the following: (A) A water-efficient landscape ordinance adopted or in effect pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 65595 of the Government Code. (B) Any regul
Full Breakdown
Clovis does not prohibit residential artificial turf installation, consistent with California's water conservation priorities. CA Civil Code §4735 prohibits HOAs from banning artificial turf or drought-tolerant plants; HOAs may regulate aesthetic standards but cannot outright prohibit. CA Civil Code §1940.10 allows tenants to install water-wise landscaping. Some Clovis front-yard landscape design standards may still require a mix of plantings and cannot be 100% turf without additional softscape. Drainage and heat-island considerations recommended.
Violations & Fines
HOA ban of artificial turf: unenforceable under CA Civil §4735. Landscape standards violations at design review: correction required before approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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