McKinney, TX Landscaping Rules: Artificial Turf (2026)
Key Facts
- Rear Yard
- Allowed
- Front Yard
- District-dependent
- HOA
- May restrict
- Drainage
- Required
Summary
Artificial turf allowed in McKinney single-family rear and side yards. Front-yard artificial turf subject to Zoning Chapter 146 landscape standards; some districts restrict it. HOA rules often apply and are not overridden by state law for artificial turf.
Sec. 202.007. CERTAIN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS PROHIBITED. (a) A property owners' association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from:(1) implementing measures promoting solid-waste composting of vegetation, including grass clippings, leaves, or brush, or leaving grass clippings uncollected on grass;(2) installing rain barrels or a rainwater harvesting system;(3) implementing efficient irrigation systems, including underground drip or other drip systems; or(4) using drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving natural turf.(b) A provision that violates Subsection (a) is void.(c) A property owners' association may restrict the type of turf used by a property owner in the planting of ne
Full Breakdown
Texas Property Code 202.007 protects drought-resistant landscaping but courts have held artificial turf is not automatically covered. Check HOA CCRs. Artificial turf must be permeable or drained, UV-stabilized, and installed with proper base. Not counted toward required live landscape area in some zoning districts. Commercial properties must still meet minimum live plant material percentages.
Violations & Fines
Code violation for front-yard noncompliance: up to 500 dollars per day. HOA enforcement separate.
Sources & Official References
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