Artificial turf is protected under CA Civil Code §4735 for residential use; HOAs cannot prohibit drought-tolerant landscaping. Fresno County permits artificial turf in all residential zones. Commercial installations may require stormwater review.
CA Civil Code §4735 prohibits HOAs from banning drought-tolerant landscaping including synthetic turf. CA Gov Code §65595 bars cities from prohibiting drought-tolerant landscaping. Fresno County has no specific residential turf ordinance. Large commercial artificial turf installations may require stormwater permit review to address runoff and heat island concerns. Sports fields fall under public agency procurement standards.
HOA violation of §4735: private civil action. County code: typically no violation for compliant installation.
Fresno County, CA
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