AB 1572 Landscaping Compliance Guide for California Properties (2026 Update) California’s landscapes are entering a new era of water conservation. With the passing of Assembly Bill 1572 (AB 1572) , property owners across the state must begin preparing for significant changes in how decorative lawns are irrigated. For commercial properties, HOAs, and institutional facilities, this new law means that many nonfunctional turf areas will need to be converted into water-efficient landscapes in the...

Understanding AB 1572: What California’s New Turf Law Means for Your Property Across California, landscapes are entering a new era of water responsibility. With the implementation of AB 1572 , property owners, HOAs, and commercial facilities will soon be required to eliminate the use of potable drinking water on nonfunctional turf . For many properties throughout the Bay Area, this means that traditional decorative lawns will need to be redesigned and replaced with water-efficient landscapes...