Westland generally permits artificial turf in residential yards subject to drainage, setback, and aesthetic requirements, with no specific ban on synthetic lawns.
Westland zoning and property maintenance codes do not specifically prohibit artificial turf in residential yards, allowing homeowners to install synthetic lawns as a low-maintenance alternative. Installations should provide adequate drainage so runoff does not flow onto neighboring properties or into the public right of way, and the turf should be installed over a properly compacted base to prevent settling. Setbacks from property lines should follow standard landscape rules. Front-yard installations should appear neat and natural, and the city may require permits for grading or drainage modifications associated with large installations. Artificial turf does not satisfy stormwater detention requirements that apply to commercial sites, but residential use is generally treated like other landscape surfaces.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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