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Notice: 30429111

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SYNTHETIC TURF ON SPECIFIED PROPERTIES

Overview

RULE:

62-308.100

Synthetic Turf

PURPOSE:

Chapter 2025-140, Laws of Florida, established a new statute, section 125.572, F.S., relating to synthetic turf. Section 125.572(4), F.S., requires the Department to adopt rules to implement this section. This rule will adopt minimum standards for the installation of synthetic turf on single-family residential properties one acre or less in size. Upon adoption, a local government may not adopt or enforce any ordinance, resolution, order, rule, or policy that (1) prohibits, or is enforced to prohibit, a property owner from installing synthetic turf that complies with Department of Environmental Protection standards; or (2) regulates synthetic turf inconsistent with the Department of Environmental Protection standards.

SUMMARY:

The Proposed Rule establish minimum standards for the installation of synthetic turf on single-family residential properties one acre or less in size. This rule does not establish nor require any new department-issued permit or authorization for the installation of synthetic turf, nor does it prohibit any local government ordinance, resolution, order, rule or policy that regulates synthetic turf provided it complies with s. 125.572, F.S., and this rule. A local government is prohibited from adopting or enforcing any ordinance, resolution, order, rule, or policy that regulates synthetic turf which is inconsistent with the standards adopted under this rule. The rule proposes standards for each criteria set forth in section 125.572(1), F.S., including material type, color, permeability, stormwater management, potable water conservation, water quality, proximity to trees and other vegetation, and other factors impacting environmental conditions of adjacent properties.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

125.572(4), F.S.

LAW:

125.572, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/20/2026 Vol. 52/12

COMMENTS:

From 1/20/2026 To 2/10/2026 (21 Days)

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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