Austin Environmental Commission backs code change to treat artificial turf as impervious cover, forms working group
After a technical Watershed briefing and public comment, the Environmental Commission voted Nov. 5 to recommend the City of Austin define artificial turf as impervious cover, explore an opt‑in buyback program and launch a working group to draft code language and exceptions for accessibility and limited cases.
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The City of Austin Environmental Commission voted Nov. 5, 2025 to recommend the City treat artificial turf as impervious cover, pursue an opt‑in buyback and education program, and convene a working group to draft a code amendment and carve out narrowly defined exceptions.
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