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A briefing on California’s non-functional turf ban. Learn about the phased compliance deadlines, the arguments for and against and\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Californian \u2018non-functional\u2019 turf ban?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, California Assembly Bill 1572 passed the state legislature and was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Democrat-sponsored bill prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate ‘non-functional turf’\u2014grass areas that the legislation specifies serve no practical purpose for recreational or community use. Examples include ornamental lawns, unused patches near signage, sloped lawn areas, street\u00a0medians\u00a0and unused patches in front of commercial buildings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compliance for properties follows a phased implementation with effective dates of January 1 2027 for properties owned by the California Department of General Services and local government agencies, January 1 2028 for commercial industrial and institutional properties, January 1 2029 for common areas of homeowners associations common interest developments and community service organisations or similar entities and January 1 2031 for local government facilities in disadvantaged communities contingent upon the availability of state financial assistance. The law does not impose restrictions on residential yards, cemeteries, parks, golf courses or sports fields, and it permits the use of potable water to the extent necessary to ensure the health of trees or other perennial non-turf plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What have proponents said about Bill 1572?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proponents argue the law is a necessary water preservation strategy. At the time of its proposal, assemblymember Laura Friedman, the bill’s author, stated bluntly: “Pouring more and more water onto nonfunctional and ornamental turf is a losing battle that wastes drinking water and money.” Her logic is straightforward. California faces chronic drought conditions, and eliminating purely decorative grass preserves precious water resources for essential uses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data appear to support the legislation’s intent. California’s Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California, a co-sponsor of AB 1572, has pointed to a previous water board policy that has saved significant amounts of water. Specifically, to a \u2018SoCal Water$mart\u2019 rebate initiative that offered $2 per square foot to replace turf with California native planting. Through that program, the MWD reports in 2022 that 200 million square feet of grass had been removed, saving enough water for 62,000 homes annually. Previous general manager of the MWD, Adel Hagekhalil, frames the non-functional turf ban as an ultimately necessary next step in the state\u2019s climate adaptation strategy. “Climate adaptation is anchored in conservation,” he says, adding that the legislation ensures Californians are “making the best use of our precious resources.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along similar lines, Tia Fleming, executive director of the California Water Efficiency Partnership, which represents more than 220 water agencies, describes the law as “a major step forward in California’s efforts to adapt and protect water supplies from the effects of rising temperatures and drier conditions due to climate change.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the concerns of landscaping professionals?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While proponents present the ban as a cut-and-dry climate necessity measure, some professionals in the landscaping industry pitch a more complex reality. For Sandra Giarde, CAE, executive director of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), and the association\u2019s 14 chapters across the state, the ban has opened up a nuanced discussion on local ecology assets and regulatory terminology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the Metropolitan Water District’s focus on water savings, Giarde points to the overlooked value of grass. “We think turf is very functional because we know of the benefits that it creates, not only visually but ecologically on a site,” she explains. Grass provides community value: the visual appeal of a well-maintained lawn, its cooling effect through evapotranspiration and its role in capturing carbon and filtering runoff. These benefits, she argues, are neither insignificant nor secondary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further challenges, Giarde notes, lie in the specific definition of “non-functional” versus “functional” turf. A homeowners association’s front entrance lawn might look purely ornamental to a regulator, but to residents, it provides aesthetic coherence and property value. Likewise, a median strip might seem wasteful; however, it reduces heat island effects in urban environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giarde’s role, alongside CLCA president Alex Salazar, is to help members navigate these gray areas. For contractors serving HOA and commercial clients, the phased deadlines can create both compliance concerns and business opportunities. Nevertheless, Giarde remains pragmatic about the CLCA’s ability to keep its members ahead of new legislation. Regulatory battles are constant at the state level, with more than 2,500 bills introduced annually. Some address the business of being an employer. Others, like the turf phase-out, strike directly at the heart of landscaping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s on the legislative horizon?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even as AB 1572 continues its phased rollout, another piece of legislation has emerged to address enforcement gaps. During the 2025-2026 California legislative session, senator John Laird introduced Bill 1139. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The legislation pertains specifically to the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) and its authority regarding non-functional turf. It authorises this water conservation enforcement district to manage and enforce regulations on non-functional turf, with an emphasis on addressing noncompliance. As of April 2026, the bill is active within the regular session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laird has characterized SB 1139 as a technical fix rather than an expansion of the law. “SB 1139 is a technical fix to close an unintended enforcement gap,” he tells Pro Landscaper USA. “It does not create new turf restrictions, change the definition of nonfunctional turf or impose new requirements on landscaping businesses. It simply ensures that, on the Monterey Peninsula, the local special district already charged with water conservation can enforce an existing law the Legislature previously enacted. SB 1139 ensures the law can be implemented as intended in a region with unique water management conditions.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For landscape contractors, the new bill serves as a reminder that enforcement mechanisms remain a moving target. Although SB 1139 applies only to the Monterey Peninsula, it signals a broader legislative willingness to empower local districts to police non-compliance into the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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