AB 1572 and Civil Code 4735 protect artificial turf installation in unincorporated Sacramento County. HOAs and the county cannot prohibit drought-tolerant landscaping or artificial turf on residential lots subject to reasonable design standards.
California AB 1572 (2023) phases out potable water use on non-functional turf at commercial and institutional sites beginning 2027. For residential properties, Civil Code 4735 prohibits HOAs from banning drought-tolerant landscaping or synthetic turf. Sacramento County allows artificial turf on private residential parcels subject to zoning standards on permeability, drainage, and setback from street trees and oak root zones. Artificial turf within an oak tree protected zone is discouraged and may require arborist review. Turf products should meet ASTM lead content limits and have proper sub-base drainage to avoid stormwater runoff violations.
HOA fines for synthetic turf are unenforceable under Civil Code 4735. Improper installation over oak roots can trigger tree ordinance violations.
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