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Commissioners direct county attorney to draft ordinance amendment allowing synthetic turf in North Dale taxing district
Summary
The board unanimously directed the county attorney to draft an amendment giving the North Dale Special Taxing District authority over landscaping in common areas, including the option to use synthetic turf; the district must still obtain any required right‑of‑way permits.
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a motion to have the county attorney draft an amendment to the North Dale Special Taxing District ordinance to clarify that the district has full authority over landscaping in its common areas, including the use of synthetic turf.
Commissioner Ken Hagan said the taxing district sought clarification because the existing ordinance allows review and maintenance of landscaping but does not explicitly permit changing to other forms of landscaping such as artificial turf. Hagan noted prior guidance from public works and a county attorney review that prompted the request. He also referenced a state law signed earlier in the year that prevents local governments from prohibiting the use of synthetic turf on private property.
The motion specifies that the amendment would not relieve the district from securing any necessary right‑of‑way permits. The board carried the motion unanimously, 7–0.
