No. AB 1572 does not apply to the residential properties within an HOA, only the "common areas." AB 1572 contains the following definition for "common areas": “Common area” means that portion of a common interest development or of a property…
No, nonfunctional lawn around trees is still considered nonfunctional, however, there is an exemption that allows for watering to continue around the tree to ensure the health of existing trees and other perennial nonturf plantings. Similarly, planting new trees does…
Failure to comply with AB 1572’s nonfunctional lawn irrigation restrictions can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day (California Water Code §1846). Enforcement specifics may vary; please get in touch with your local water provider for details.
No. The law does not require any lawn be replaced, it only requires that irrigation with potable water be turned off. Furthermore, this law does not apply to individual residential properties or to lawn areas used for recreation or community…
No. The law does not require any lawn be replaced, it only requires that irrigation with potable water be turned off. Furthermore, this law does not apply to lawn areas used for play, sports, recreation, or community events.
No. The law does not require any lawn be replaced, only that irrigation be turned off. The irrigation ban does not apply to soccer fields, baseball diamonds, or other areas used for play, sports, recreation, or community events.
Public schools must stop irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water by January 1, 2027 and private schools must stop irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water by January 1, 2028.
Common areas managed by Homeowner Associations (HOAs) must stop irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water by January 1, 2029.
Commercial, Industrial, & Institutional (CII) properties must stop irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water by January 1, 2028.
No. The law does not require any lawn be replaced, it only requires that irrigation with potable water be turned off. Furthermore, this law does not apply to recreation areas in parks such as soccer fields or baseball diamonds, event…