Nonfunctional turf irrigation ban (AB 1572 compliance)
Cerritos
Summary
Discussion of unpermitted turf and rocks at the Allingham Avenue project clarified that front-yard artificial turf is allowed with a permit, up to a percentage limit, but is banned in the parkway strip.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeowners changing front yards to turf or rock need a city permit.
Homeowners planning landscaping changes now know the permit rules.
Commercial property owners and HOAs facing conversion costs with no state financial assistance.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Oct 26, 2026
The state is banning drinking water for watering decorative grass — city properties first, then businesses and HOA common areas. Your home lawn is exempt, but HOA common areas must comply by 2029, and conversion to recycled water could cost associations money with no state help promised.
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Planning Commission Meeting - Mar 4, 2026
Discussion of unpermitted turf and rocks at the Allingham Avenue project clarified that front-yard artificial turf is allowed with a permit, up to a percentage limit, but is banned in the parkway strip.
Related development
Precise Plan 2024-4(A)(2026) Amendment
Minor massing change to a house already being built; the project still meets all setback and lot coverage rules and includes an attached ADU.
Precise Plan 2026-3
A much larger two-story home replaces the existing house; staff found no window alignments or privacy issues, and construction must follow standard noise-hour limits.
Precise Plan 2026-2
The home grows to two stories with a small rental-style JADU; neighbors' privacy is protected by window placement, and a parkway tree must be planted.
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