Water Efficiency Standards
Summary
Pleasant Grove is considering new rules that limit turf grass in new residential and commercial developments to help conserve water. By adopting these standards, local residents will qualify for doubled financial rebates from the water conservancy district when replacing lawns or upgrading irrigation.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents can receive increased rebates up to $3.00 per square foot for lawn replacement and $1.00 per square foot for drip conversion if the standards are adopted by the City Council.
Pleasant Grove residents seeking financial incentives for water-wise landscaping and the broader community through long-term water conservation.
Developers and property owners facing stricter design and landscaping limitations on new builds.
Mentions & discussions (9)
City Council Meeting Agenda — July 21, 2026
The city adopted new landscaping rules that limit turf widths, slopes, and overall square footage for new residential and commercial properties. In return, Pleasant Grove residents become eligible for significantly higher financial rebates from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District when replacing lawn with water-wise landscaping.
Pleasant Grove City Planning Commission — June 25, 2026
Pleasant Grove is considering new rules that limit turf grass in new residential and commercial developments to help conserve water. By adopting these standards, local residents will qualify for doubled financial rebates from the water conservancy district when replacing lawns or upgrading irrigation.
City Council Special Visioning Session — March 11, 2026
The city is debating how to fix traffic and walkability issues, specifically looking at 'road diets' for wide streets and better connections for pedestrians.
Pleasant Grove City Council Work Session — November 18, 2025
The city is working with contractors to fix persistent cracking in tennis and pickleball courts, which may lead to more pickleball courts at the park.
Pleasant Grove City Council — September 2, 2025
Residents raised concerns about low water pressure in the eastern part of the city, fearing that new housing developments would worsen the issue. City staff explained that the pressure is limited by tank elevation and that new developments have a negligible impact on overall system pressure.
Pleasant Grove City City Council — June 24, 2025
A resident suggested the city perform more infrastructure repairs in-house to save on contractor markups. The city noted that current repairs are often covered by contractor warranties.
Pleasant Grove City City Council Work Session — June 24, 2025
Comcast is delaying road paving projects by failing to move their lines on time. The city is looking into ways to hold them accountable.
Pleasant Grove City Council Work Session — May 20, 2025
The city is performing chip seal and micro-surfacing on various roads to extend their lifespan, which may cause temporary traffic detours.
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