Volusia County and Florida generally permit artificial turf as water-saving landscaping. FL §373.185 Florida-Friendly preemption protects installation from HOA bans. Drainage and dune rules still apply.
Artificial turf is permitted throughout Volusia County as part of Florida-Friendly Landscaping under FL §373.185, which prevents HOAs from banning water-wise landscaping alternatives. Installation typically does not require a building permit for residential replacement of grass, but may require a land alteration permit if grading changes exceed thresholds in the Volusia County Land Development Code. Drainage is critical because Florida's flat terrain and intense summer rain (up to 50+ inches/year) can cause runoff issues. Proper base preparation requires compacted crushed stone with a permeable layer. In beachside areas of Daytona, Ormond, NSB, and Ponce Inlet, installations within 50 feet of the dune system require additional review under FL §161.053 (CCCL). Heat is a major concern in Central Florida where turf surface temperatures can exceed 160F in July-August. Some condo associations and deed-restricted communities predating FL §720.3075 may still have enforceable turf restrictions.
HOA restrictions generally unenforceable under FL §373.185 for residential use. Improper drainage causing runoff onto neighboring property: civil nuisance claim. Coastal installations without FDEP review: fines up to $10,000 per FL §161.054.
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