AB 1572

The bill introduced new water conservation regulations affecting landscaping in Rossmoor. This bill was signed on 10/13/23 and bans the irrigation of nonfunctional turf with potable water. Functional turf may remain, and specific examples include sports fields, cemeteries, and civic gathering spaces.

The implementation timeline for these regulations is January 1, 2029, for HOAs.

A non-functional lawn may be median strips and decorative patches with no useful purpose. Thus, functional lawns will be the kind where picnics are held, for example, and people gather there. EBMUD suggests there be a plan in place for phased lawn conversion, starting with non-controversial areas of lawn conversions, such as sloped lawns that are not used for gatherings, play, or recreation. Beginning the conversion process early would both allow costs to be spread over time and possibly increase rebates.