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Lancaster launches pilot to replace front‑yard turf with drought‑tolerant landscaping, approves $100,000 seed funding
Summary
The council approved a pilot to replace front‑yard turf in a targeted inner‑city area, requesting $100,000 from the general fund (offset by vacant property registration revenue) to assist 8–10 homes with grants up to $15,000 per household.
Lancaster’s City Council unanimously approved a pilot program to replace front‑yard turf with drought‑tolerant landscaping in a targeted area of the city, providing seed funding and setting program parameters for 2026.
Nicole Jones of the Community Development Department told the council the program grew from the Love Your City cleanup initiative led by Vice Mayor Marvin…
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