Commercial & Industrial Properties
By January 1, 2028, California law will prohibit the use of potable (drinking) water to irrigate nonfunctional turf—lawns that serve no recreational or community purpose—at commercial & industrial properties.
These new rules create a unique opportunity to transform lawns into water-wise landscapes, reducing maintenance costs and shrinking water bills.
AB 1572 applies to nonfunctional lawns on commercial & industrial properties, including, but not limited to:
- Office Buildings
- Hotels
- Gas Stations
- Grocery & Retail Stores
- Restaurants
- Hospitals
- Banks
- Religious Institutions
- Golf Courses
- Private Schools
FEATURED COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES
Inspiring Alternatives
Many properties are using this transition to create colorful, water-wise areas that enhance the aesthetic of their properties and use less water.
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Westfield Galleria at Roseville
Roseville, CA
Westfield Galleria at Roseville replaced over 150,000 square feet of lawn – roughly the size of three football fields – to create a beautiful new landscape. The project was supported by the City of Roseville’s Cash For Grass rebate program and now saves an estimated 8 million gallons of water per year.
Before and After
Use the slider to see how Santa Barbara Association of Realtors transformed their nonfunctional lawn into a rainwater demonstration garden.
