AB 1572 Non-Functional Turf Water Conservation Ordinance
Sunnyvale
Summary
Sunnyvale adopted Ordinance No. 3261-26 banning the use of drinking water to irrigate 'nonfunctional turf' — grass that's purely decorative — to comply with new state water conservation law.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
City compliance fits within existing operations budget; businesses and HOAs may face landscaping conversion costs.
All residents through reduced potable water demand.
Property owners with decorative lawns will need to convert irrigation or replace turf.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — October 27, 2026
Sunnyvale adopted Ordinance No. 3261-26 banning the use of drinking water to irrigate 'nonfunctional turf' — grass that's purely decorative — to comply with new state water conservation law.
City Council — October 6, 2026
State law bans potable water on decorative grass at commercial, industrial, institutional and multifamily properties, phased in from 2027 to 2029. Sunnyvale must adopt matching rules by January 2027. Single-family homes and functional turf like parks are exempt.
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