Summary
A new state law bans watering non-functional grass with drinking water at businesses, HOAs, and government properties starting in 2027. Single-family homes are exempt; the city will fold enforcement into its water waste ordinance.
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Implementation costs to the city aren't yet known; turf conversion runs $8-10 per square foot with rebates around $2.
Water conservation goals and the environment; ratepayers avoid wasted potable water on decorative grass.
HOAs, businesses, and the city itself face conversion costs, and Deputy Mayor Halter warned landscapes may look unmaintained.
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City Council Meeting - Jun 2, 2026
A new state law bans watering non-functional grass with drinking water at businesses, HOAs, and government properties starting in 2027. Single-family homes are exempt; the city will fold enforcement into its water waste ordinance.
Ventura County's city-by-city guide to water-use restrictions amid California drought
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