California AB 1572 bans potable water use on ornamental turf at commercial and public sites; Sacramento allows residential artificial turf, but HOAs cannot forbid it under Civil Code 4735.
California AB 1572 (2023) phases out the use of potable water on non-functional ornamental grass at commercial, institutional, and industrial properties by 2027, pushing conversion to artificial turf or natives. Residential lawns are unaffected. Sacramento residents may install artificial turf in front or rear yards; SMC Title 17 requires permeable backing and a minimum 3-inch drain rock base. Civil Code 4735 forbids HOAs from banning drought-tolerant landscapes including synthetic turf. Artificial turf must meet heavy-metal content standards under Prop 65.
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