During the Jan. 30 Planning Commission Special Meeting, the commission voted to prohibit the installation of synthetic turf in residential front yards, following a recent change in state law regarding synthetic turf. The commission also discussed and approved the development project at 8800 Burton Way.
Historically, the city of Beverly Hills did not allow synthetic turf to be installed in residential front yards. However, in 2015, the City Council was required to adopt an ordinance to allow synthetic turf in residential front yards as part of state-mandated drought-response efforts. During this time, a total of 42 permits for synthetic turf installations were issued, with 24 of these having been utilized by homeowners. Recent concerns about public health issues related to synthetic turf, including microplastic pollution and chemical runoff, led to the enactment of Senate Bill 676 last year. This reinstated local authority control to revise or prohibit the use of synthetic turf, with the Planning Commission deciding which changes to make in light of this new bill.
