Colorado’s rules changed on January 1, 2026
Colorado’s SB24-005 stops local governments allowing new artificial turf, nonfunctional grass and invasive plants on commercial, institutional and industrial property from January 1, 2026. The same applies to common-interest community property such as HOA common areas, street rights-of-way, parking lots, medians and transportation corridors. Artificial turf on athletic fields of play is exempt.
A follow-up law, HB25-1113, extends the restriction to multifamily sites with more than 12 units from January 1, 2028. Some cities have their own rules too. Lakewood’s 2025 ordinance bans artificial turf on nonresidential property except approved athletic fields, and Littleton’s 2025 code bans it on nonresidential property.
We won’t quote work the rules don’t allow. Before any commercial estimate, we check what applies to your property and city.
What we can help with
Sports and play areas are the clearest fit: athletic fields of play are exempt from the state ban, subject to your city’s own approvals. We also install turf for homes, including backyard play areas and putting greens, which these commercial rules don’t cover.
If you manage a property and aren’t sure where it falls, call us. We’ll tell you plainly whether turf is an option, and talk about water-wise landscaping if it isn’t.
Planning a sports or play surface
Foot traffic, drainage, shock absorption under play equipment, access for machinery and how the surface will be cleaned all shape the plan. Our in-house crew carries out the installation, with the layout and preparation agreed before work begins.
A few things you might be wondering
Can my business still install artificial turf in Colorado?
Since January 1, 2026, Colorado's SB24-005 stops local governments allowing new artificial turf on commercial, institutional and industrial property, common-interest community property, street rights-of-way and parking lots. Artificial turf on athletic fields of play is exempt. Tell us about your property and we'll check what applies before quoting.
Does the law affect apartment buildings?
HB25-1113 extends the restriction to multifamily sites with more than 12 units from January 1, 2028. Smaller sites and the timing of a project matter, so ask us early.
Who carries out the installation?
Indy uses its in-house installation crew. We discuss the plan with you before work starts and walk the finished project together.
