Artificial turf is generally allowed on single-family lots in Cornelius subject to Land Development Code landscape standards and any applicable HOA rules. Turf cannot replace required landscape buffers or tree canopy.
Cornelius does not ban residential artificial turf. Homeowners may install synthetic turf in backyards and non-visible side yards. Front yard installations may be subject to neighborhood compatibility review and HOA architectural rules. Artificial turf does not count toward required landscape plantings, buffer yards, or impervious surface offsets in the Land Development Code. Drainage must be maintained so turf does not cause stormwater runoff onto neighboring properties.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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