Lodi allows artificial turf as a water-conserving landscape material in residential yards, consistent with California's drought-response measures. Standard front-yard landscape coverage and setback rules under LMC Title 17 apply.
California state law (Government Code §53087.7 and Civil Code §4735) prohibits cities and HOAs from banning the use of artificial turf in residential yards as a drought-tolerant landscape, and from imposing fines on homeowners who replace lawn with artificial turf or other low-water landscaping. Lodi has not adopted any local prohibition on synthetic turf. The Development Code (Title 17) and the Design Standards still require landscaping in front yards to be maintained in a neat condition and to comply with the city's water-conservation goals. Artificial turf installations must not create drainage problems for neighbors or block sidewalks. Turf must be kept clean and replaced when worn or torn so as not to constitute a property-maintenance nuisance.
Improperly maintained or drainage-blocking artificial turf can be cited as a property-maintenance violation by Community Improvement. There are no specific permit fees for artificial turf in single-family yards.
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