What are the SNWA turf-removal rules for my Las Vegas remodel?
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Short answer
Southern Nevada Water Authority administers mandatory non-functional turf removal (Nevada AB 356, 2021) banning decorative grass in common areas by 2027, plus the Water Smart Landscapes rebate ($3 per sqft of turf converted to xeriscape). Any remodel that touches landscape triggers SNWA compliance review — drip-irrigation retrofit mandates on substantial landscape work, time-of-day sprinkler restrictions, and seasonal watering-day schedules all apply.
In detail
Southern Nevada Water Authority administers mandatory non-functional turf removal (Nevada AB 356, 2021) banning decorative grass in common areas by 2027, plus the Water Smart Landscapes rebate ($3 per sqft of turf converted to xeriscape). Any remodel that touches landscape triggers SNWA compliance review — drip-irrigation retrofit mandates on substantial landscape work, time-of-day sprinkler restrictions, and seasonal watering-day schedules all apply.
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