Pflugerville Turf and Lawn Grass Draft
11.4.3
Turf and Lawn Grass
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To encourage water conservation, turf and lawn grass shall be minimized in the landscape. Where turf or
lawn grass is planted, drought tolerant, warm weather varieties shall be used with preference to native
blends, as appropriate. Examples of recommended varieties for full sun, high foot traffic areas are
“Sahara” Bermuda, and “Thunder” or “Tech” turf blends. “Habiturf” is encouraged in full sun areas, with
low foot traffic and may be appropriate as a transition between landscape planting beds and areas with
high foot traffic. Areas with partial shade are recommended to utilize: “Palisade” Zoysia or “Shadow Turf”
Buffalo.
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Residential Lawn or Turf Grass:
o Lawn or turf grass for residential sites shall not exceed X% of the total landscaped area.
o Any lawn or turf grass installed shall utilize a warm weather grass variety or blend that has
summer dormancy capabilities. Examples of recommended varieties and blends are provided
above.
o Saint Augustine “Floratam” variety shall only be allowed in shaded areas with less than 6 or more
hours of full sun a day.
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Non-Residential Lawn or Turf Grass:
o Lawn or turf grass for commercial sites shall not exceed X% percent of the total landscaped area.
o Any lawn or turf grass installed shall utilize a drought tolerant species with preference to native
blends as described above.
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Turf areas may be sodded, plugged, sprigged, or seeded, except in times of Stage 3 or greater drought at
which time solid sod shall be utilized. Solid sod shall also be used in swales or other areas subject to
erosion as determined by the City Engineer.
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Right-of-way shall be restored and maintained with vegetative ground cover as required by the
Engineering Design Guidelines.