Artificial turf is permitted in West Palm Beach rear and side yards but discouraged in front yards under City Code §94 landscape standards, which require living groundcover for a minimum percentage of the front yard pervious area.
Synthetic turf installations must use a permeable base allowing stormwater infiltration and may not exceed slope limits that cause runoff onto neighboring property. HOA-controlled communities may impose stricter rules; FL §720.3075 protects homeowners from blanket bans only on Florida-Friendly natural landscaping, not on synthetic turf. Pet turf installations should include odor-control infill and routine cleaning to comply with City Code §6 sanitation rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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