Artificial turf is allowed in Folsom residential front and back yards with design standards. Civil Code §4735 prohibits HOAs from banning synthetic grass used for water conservation. Folsom Utilities periodically offers rebates as part of turf replacement programs. Product must meet lead-free and permeability standards.
California Civil Code §4735 expressly prohibits HOAs and cities from banning artificial turf installed for drought response or water conservation, reinforced by AB 349 (2015). Folsom permits artificial turf in residential yards subject to installation standards: must be properly permeable to allow stormwater infiltration (no impermeable backing that causes runoff), lead content under CPSC limits, adequate sub-base drainage, and infill must not contain crumb rubber (some HOAs and MWELO-reviewed new construction prefer organic infills like zeolite or cork). Setbacks from property lines and required street-facing landscape percentages still apply under Folsom's design standards; typically front yards must retain some living plant material alongside artificial turf rather than being 100% synthetic. Pet waste must be rinsed; turf near pools and fire pits should use heat-resistant grades. Some higher-end HOAs in Folsom (particularly gated communities and Empire Ranch neighborhoods) have adopted aesthetic standards for color, pile height, and installation quality — but outright bans are unenforceable. State AB 1572 phase-out of non-functional turf at commercial properties further accelerates adoption.
Non-permeable installation causing runoff: stormwater violation. HOA attempted ban: unenforceable under CC §4735 — owner can seek injunction + attorney fees. Front yard 100% synthetic with no living plants: potentially cited if design standards require living landscape percentage.
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