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Council approves first reading of ordinance to adopt state's nonfunctional‑turf rules; some council members and residents warn of costs
Summary
On first reading the council amended the municipal code to incorporate 2024–25 state restrictions on nonfunctional turf for commercial, institutional, HOA common areas and multifamily developments; one council member voted No and residents raised concerns about compliance costs and redevelopment triggers.
The Fountain City Council voted on Oct. 20 to approve on first reading an amendment to Title 17 of the Fountain Municipal Code that implements state law restrictions on nonfunctional turf and related definitions.
Planning Manager Christy Martinez told the council the ordinance incorporates statutory language from House Bill 24005 (2024) and Senate Bill 251113 (2025). Martinez said the state—s definitions distinguish functional turf (playing fields, playgrounds, parks and other civic recreational uses) from nonfunctional…
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