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Rebates and Rules
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Rebates and Rules
Southern California Turf Rebates Don't Pay for Artificial Grass
Lawn rebates in Long Beach and Orange County pay for living plants, not artificial grass. What they cover, why turf is out, and how to still use both.
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Apply for the Lawn Rebate Before Anyone Removes Your Grass
Pull up your lawn before the rebate is approved and that area can never earn it. How the steps work, and how to time a split yard that has turf in it.
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Artificial Turf or a Drought Tolerant Garden: An Honest Comparison
Artificial turf or a drought tolerant garden for your Long Beach or Orange County yard? Where each one wins, and the split yard that uses both of them.
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California HOAs Can't Ban Artificial Turf, but They Can Set Rules
California Civil Code 4735 bars HOAs from banning artificial turf, but they can still have landscaping rules. How to get your turf yard through review.
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California Cities Can Limit Artificial Turf Again Since 2024
Since January 1, 2024, California cities can limit artificial turf on homes again, while HOAs still can't ban it. What changed and how to check your city.
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Long Beach Turf Rules: Front Yard Yes, Parkway No
Long Beach allows artificial turf in front yards but not in parkways. What the city code says, what the city's rebates cover, and what to do with a parkway.
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AB 1572: The Grass Watering Deadline for Businesses and HOAs
AB 1572 bans watering decorative grass with drinking water: 2028 for businesses, 2029 for HOA common areas. Who it covers, when, and where turf fits in.
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