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Commissioners debate state prohibition on nonfunctional turf; decision deferred

Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners · October 28, 2025
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Summary

County planning staff presented a draft resolution to implement state restrictions on nonfunctional turf and artificial turf for new and redevelopment projects after Jan. 1, 2026, citing Colorado Revised Statutes 37‑99‑103.

The board discussed a proposed county resolution intended to implement the state provision commonly referenced as Senate Bill 2405 (statutory citation read in the meeting as Colorado Revised Statutes 37‑99‑103) that restricts nonfunctional turf, artificial turf and listed invasive plant species on new development or redevelopment projects on or after Jan. 1, 2026.

Planning staff explained the statute requires local entities to enact ordinances, resolutions or other…

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