Bill > HB1113

This bill addresses water conservation in Colorado by limiting the use of nonfunctional turf (non-native or high-water-demand grass) in new residential developments. The legislation requires local governments to regulate turf installation in new and redeveloped properties, with different requirements for different types of residential properties. Starting January 1, 2026, local entities cannot install nonfunctional turf, artificial turf, or invasive plant species in new development projects. By 2028, the bill extends these restrictions to multifamily residential properties with more than twelve units. The bill defines "functional turf" as grass used in recreational areas like parks, sports fields, and golf courses, and allows the installation of native, arid-condition, or low-water grass. The legislative declaration emphasizes the importance of this measure in addressing water scarcity, mitigating climate change impacts, and reducing the urban heat island effect. Local entities have flexibility in how they implement these turf restrictions, but must aim to reduce irrigation water demand. The bill represents a statewide effort to conserve water resources while maintaining landscape functionality and quality of life.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1113