Draper, population about 50,159 (Census Bureau 2023 estimate), spans the south end of Salt Lake County into Utah County. The city adopted a landscaping ordinance that limits living lawn in new development: for new single-family and two-family homes, lawn is capped at 35% of the landscaped area, with no lawn on slopes over 25% grade. Existing homes are encouraged but not required to change (KJZZ).
The ordinance is written about living grass, so whether and how synthetic turf counts in a new-build plan is a question for Draper's planning staff. Draper is also in Jordan Valley Water's service area, so Utah Water Savers applies to the planted parts of a conversion.
Turf In A Draper New Build
If you are landscaping a new Draper home, get the city's answer on turf in writing before you plan around it: does it count as lawn, as hardscape, or neither, and where can it go. Then size the putting green or play area inside that answer.
- New homes: ask how synthetic turf is classified
- Slopes over 25%: plan planting, not lawn
- Existing homes: changes encouraged, not required
Costs
Backyard putting greens are a common Draper request; HomeAdvisor's June 2026 guide puts them at $15 to $40 per square foot nationally. See putting greens and the cost guide.
Services available in Draper
Artificial Grass Lawns
Front and back lawns replaced with turf on a proper compacted base, priced in writing.
Learn more →Backyard Putting Greens
Contoured synthetic greens with fringe and cups, sized to the yard you have.
Learn more →Pet Turf
Dog-friendly turf with flow-through backing and infill that does not hold odor.
Learn more →Playground and Commercial Turf
Padded playground turf, HOA common areas and low-water commercial frontage.
Learn more →Turf Removal and Replacement
Worn or failed turf pulled up, the base repaired, and new turf laid properly.
Learn more →See typical artificial turf costs in Salt Lake City & Draper →
Turf Questions From Draper Homeowners
Does Draper limit lawn on new homes?
Yes. For new single-family and two-family homes, living lawn is limited to 35% of landscaped area and not allowed on slopes over 25%, as reported when the ordinance passed.
Does artificial turf count toward Draper's lawn limit?
The ordinance is written about living grass. Ask Draper's planning staff how synthetic turf is treated for your lot.
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