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Council adopts turf regulation changes to follow state standards (O-07-2026)

Lantana Town Council · July 27, 2026
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Summary

Ordinance O-07-2026, adopting a definition of artificial turf and conforming local landscaping rules to state standards, was approved on second reading; Development Services Director Nicole Dritz described the change as housekeeping to follow FDEP/EPA minimums.

The council approved Ordinance O-07-2026 on second reading to add a definition of artificial turf and amend the town’s landscaping code to comply with state standards.

Nicole Dritz, Development Services Director, described the package as "very similar housekeeping in nature" and said the state established minimum standards for artificial turf that the town will follow. The planning commission previously recommended approval.

After no public comment, the council moved and adopted the ordinance 5–0. Dritz said the town will follow standards set by state agencies including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

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