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Murray council considers landscaping ordinance changes to qualify for Utah WaterSavers incentives
Summary
Council staff presented an ordinance amendment that would change commercial and residential landscaping requirements, reduce allowable turf, and align Murray with Utah WaterSavers programs to unlock rebates and incentives for residents and developers.
Murray City staff on Aug. 5 presented an ordinance amendment to change landscaping standards citywide so new development can qualify for Utah WaterSavers incentives that reimburse turf replacement and water-conserving measures.
The changes, presented by Chad Wilkinson, would reduce turf allowances for commercial (including multifamily) sites and cap lawn area in residential front and side yards. The amendment also updates technical requirements (for example, switching an as‑planted coverage metric to a maturity-based standard) and modernizes submittal rules to accept digital landscape plans.
The measure is aimed at making developers and homeowners eligible for programs that pay higher rebates for more extensive conversions than the “Flip Your Strip” program, Wilkinson said.…
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