Planning commission backs code to ban nonfunctional turf, limit artificial turf in new developments

Oct 7, 2025

Staff presented state bills requiring municipalities to prohibit nonfunctional turf in new development and redevelopments; the commission recommended forwarding draft code changes that mirror state deadlines and clarify functional exemptions for low‑water and native grasses.

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Wellington planning staff presented draft land‑use amendments implementing two recent state bills that prohibit nonfunctional turf in new development and redevelopment projects; the Planning Commission voted to forward the draft to the Board of Trustees.

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