A grass-roots change
Thomas Cordova/Staff PhotographerThe City Council said faux grass is a-ok, amending the development code so that synthetic turf can be permitted in the city. Fake grass is looking pretty real these days and the Cucamonga Valley Water District, pictured above, was one of the first to install it.
Fearing shoddy DIY projects, the city added several design guidelines to ensure synthetic turf still looks like grass.
* Synthetic turf must have "lifelike individual blades of grass that emulate real grass in look and color."
* It should have a proper drainage system.
* It must simulate the appearance of a well-maintained lawn.
* Plastic or nylon carpeting won't do.
* It must be accompanied by other natural plant materials (i.e. real trees and shrubs).
Sounds pretty thorough, huh? Not to Councilman Rex Gutierrez, who asked, "The ordinance specifies it needs to be green correct?"
"Yes," said Planning Director James Troyer.
"It can't be purple or blue, pink or yellow?" Gutierrez asked. "Just making sure."
Can Mr Gutierrez put forth an ordinance for some of my neighbors to mow and fertilize their existing lawns? A little "Astro-Turf" or nylon carpeting would look better than the current weed and dirt look I'm seeing in some areas.
By the way, love the RC updates of what is going on around town. Thanks!