Eastvale, CA Landscaping Rules: Artificial Turf (2026)

Eastvale's nuisance code affirmatively allows artificial turf. EMC Sec. 8.18.030(a)(20), which defines acceptable yard landscaping, states that 'landscape includes, but is not limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock, bark, artificial turf, and sod,' while making clear that 'weeds, dirt, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt, plastic sheeting, indoor-outdoor carpet or any similar materials are not acceptable landscaping or ground cover.' So homeowners may use artificial turf to satisfy the requirement that visible front and side yards be landscaped and maintained. The same section requires landscaping (including artificial turf) to be kept maintained, so faded, torn, weed-infested or poorly installed turf could still be cited as un-maintained or as a nuisance. Eastvale's Zoning Code landscaping standards (EMC Sec. 120.05.040) govern larger development projects and emphasize water efficiency and living plant palettes, so projects subject to design review should confirm how much synthetic turf is acceptable in required landscape areas. On the water-utility side, JCSD does not provide rebates for switching to artificial turf (its turf-replacement rebates are aimed at converting lawn to living drought-tolerant landscaping), though artificial turf is still a permitted low-water option under city rules. HOA CC&Rs may impose stricter limits than the city.