Omaha generally allows synthetic turf in residential yards subject to drainage requirements, with no general prohibition and some HOA restrictions in upscale subdivisions.
Omaha does not broadly prohibit artificial turf on residential lots. Installation must comply with stormwater and drainage rules in Chapter 31; impervious surface calculations may be triggered depending on base construction. Infilled synthetic turf with permeable base (crushed rock, sand) is generally treated as pervious. Glue-down or concrete-base installations count as impervious and may require drainage review for lots already near coverage limits. Front-yard installations are more scrutinized than back yards because of aesthetic and neighborhood-character considerations; some historic districts (Gold Coast, Dundee) actively discourage synthetic turf via preservation guidelines. HOAs in West Omaha subdivisions sometimes prohibit artificial turf outright or require review committee approval. Pet-turf with drainage systems is popular given pet ownership and winter mud. UV stabilization is important in Nebraska's intense summer sun. Artificial turf does reduce irrigation demand, which MUD encourages indirectly through conservation messaging. Installation typically does not require a permit unless combined with grading or structures.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Omaha code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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