Leander, TX Water Use Rules: Turf Replacement Rebates (2026)
Key Facts
- Turf cap
- 1/2 of lot, less impervious cover
- Non-plant material cap
- 50% of the lot
- Approved turf types
- Buffalograss, zoysia, non-seeding Bermuda
- Narrow strips (<6 ft)
- Turfgrass prohibited
Summary
Leander caps turfgrass at half of a single-family or two-family lot, after impervious cover, and requires drought-tolerant alternatives for the rest.
Turfgrass shall be limited to one-half (1/2) of the lot after subtracting the impervious cover for single-family and two-family lots. Alternative options to turfgrass can include native and adaptive landscape plants as specified in the Grow Green Guide, mulch, crushed granite, Decorative Groundcover, or similar material. No more than fifty (50%) percent of the lot may consist of non-plant material.
Full Breakdown
The city's landscape code limits turfgrass to one-half of a single-family or two-family lot once impervious cover is subtracted, and caps non-plant material such as mulch or crushed granite at fifty percent of the lot. The remainder must use native or adaptive plants from the city's Grow Green Guide, or another approved turf alternative. Only summer-dormant, low-water grass varieties like buffalograss or non-seeding Bermuda qualify as turfgrass at all, and strips narrower than six feet can't be turfed.
Violations & Fines
Installing turfgrass beyond the half-lot cap is a zoning violation, fined up to $2,000, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an approved turf alternative?
Does the half-lot cap apply to commercial properties too?
Sources & Official References
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