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AB 1572 Non-Functional Turf Water Conservation Ordinance
Sunnyvale adopted Ordinance No. 3261-26 banning the use of drinking water to irrigate 'nonfunctional turf' — grass that's purely decorative — to comply with new state water conservation law.
4 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026
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Artificial Turf and Pesticide Policy Studies
Midpen board members asked the city to consider restricting rodenticide sales, which poisons bobcats, mountain lions, and raptors. Vice Mayor Mehlinger asked staff to check whether Sunnyvale has any laws on the books.
9 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026