Davis has no ordinance banning residential artificial turf, but under SB 676 (Government Code 53087.7) synthetic grass is not protected drought-tolerant landscaping, so the city may regulate or restrict it, and MWELO turf limits still apply to permitted projects.
The City of Davis has no code section that outright prohibits synthetic turf on private residential property, and installation is generally allowed subject to standard landscape, drainage, and permit rules. However, SB 676, effective 2024, amended Government Code section 53087.7 to define drought-tolerant landscaping as living plant material and expressly to exclude synthetic grass or artificial turf. As a result, Davis retains full authority to regulate or restrict artificial turf; it is not shielded the way living-plant drought-tolerant landscaping is. Davis guidance encourages living low-water plants over synthetic turf, which provides no habitat. For permitted projects, the state Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance excludes artificial turf from the credited landscape area. Confirm current city and HOA rules before installing.
Because artificial turf is not state-protected landscaping, the city may impose or enforce restrictions; installing turf contrary to a city landscape, drainage, or permit requirement could require correction. Confirm current Davis standards before proceeding.
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