Proposed ‘non-functional turf’ rules in Las Vegas ahead of January 1

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The clock is ticking until all non-functional turf must be removed across Nevada, and the Las Vegas Valley Water District has released feedback on proposed rules.

A public hearing is set for December 1, according to LVVWD documents from November 3.

Proposed service rule updates include the following:

  • Irrigation of nonfunctional turf and any other prohibited water uses as forms of “water waste” and subject to existing “water waste fees”
  • Clarify property owner responsibility for unpaid balances

Documents state that 1,400 properties could still have non-functional turf. The LVVWD recommends fees and charges for non-functional turf not be imposed until January of 2028, all to make sure that everyone has the chance to be compliant with state law, a spokesperson tells FOX5…

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