Fruit Heights, population about 6,023 (Census ACS 2020–2024), covers about 2.30 square miles, of which 674 acres are residential, 154 acres are mountain hillside and 177 acres are developed parks including a golf course (Fruit Heights Water Conservation Plan, 2025). The hillside is about a tenth of the city, by our arithmetic. We could not find a published Fruit Heights rule on artificial turf. The plan points to City Code Title 8, Chapter 5a (Water Conservation Measures), which it says largely targets the small area without irrigation access, and to Title 11 subdivision rules updated in 2024. We could not read those chapters online, so ask the city.
A June 2022 city newsletter says the council had just updated its water efficiency landscaping ordinances so Weber Basin could offer Flip Your Strip to residents (Fruit Heights newsletter, June 2022). Weber Basin now lists Fruit Heights at $2.50 per square foot for the Landscape Lawn Exchange, but the program does not pay where lawn is replaced with artificial turf, concrete or other hard surfaces (Weber Basin).
Outdoor Water Comes From Irrigation Companies
The city's culinary system serves about 6,075 people through 1,716 connections, and that water is meant for indoor, sanitary and commercial use. Outdoor water comes from Haights Creek Irrigation Company, Benchland Irrigation Company and a small Special Improvement District the city manages (56 connections). The city requires secondary water for all outdoor uses. Before 2004 about 60 connections watered with culinary water, and after a special improvement project only a minimal number still do, because irrigation is not available to them (Fruit Heights Water Conservation Plan, 2025). Because the irrigation companies set their own rates, the city does not control what a turf swap does to your outdoor bill. Farmington's plan notes that Benchland also serves some areas of Fruit Heights, and Kaysville's plan notes Haights Creek serves both cities (Farmington and Kaysville are next door).
Hillside Lots And Base Work
Sloped yards need more careful base work for drainage and edge support, so ask the installer how the base would be graded on your lot. The cost guide's installed range is $5.45 to $20 per square foot (Lawn Love, Dec 2025), so a 600 square foot backyard works out to $3,270 to $12,000 by our arithmetic, and removal of old grass is $0.88 to $1.84 per square foot. We found no Fruit Heights-specific price. See the cost guide and our installation process page.
Fruit Heights Homes at a Glance
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Estimates carry margins of error, which are wide in a city this small (the home value is $667,700 plus or minus $34,611). With 96% owner-occupancy, nearly all decisions rest with the homeowner and any HOA.
| Measure (Census ACS 2020–2024) | Fruit Heights |
|---|---|
| Population | 6,023 |
| Housing units | 2,007 |
| Median year built | 1988 |
| Built 2010 or later | 21% |
| Owner-occupied | 96% |
| Single-family detached | 90% |
| Median owner-occupied home value | $667,700 |
Services available in Fruit Heights
Artificial Grass Lawns
Front and back lawns replaced with turf on a proper compacted base, priced in writing.
Artificial Grass Lawns →Backyard Putting Greens
Contoured synthetic greens with fringe and cups, sized to the yard you have.
Backyard Putting Greens →Playground and Commercial Turf
Padded playground turf, HOA common areas and low-water commercial frontage.
Playground and Commercial Turf →Turf Removal and Replacement
Worn or failed turf pulled up, the base repaired, and new turf laid properly.
Turf Removal and Replacement →See typical artificial turf costs in Salt Lake City & Fruit Heights →
Turf Questions From Fruit Heights Homeowners
Does Fruit Heights allow artificial turf?
We could not find a published Fruit Heights rule specific to artificial turf. Check Title 8, Chapter 5a with the city, and your HOA covenants if you have one.
Where does Fruit Heights get outdoor water?
Haights Creek Irrigation Company, Benchland Irrigation Company, or a small city-managed improvement district. The city requires secondary water for all outdoor uses.
Will Weber Basin pay for turf in Fruit Heights?
Not for artificial turf. Fruit Heights qualifies for $2.50 per square foot, but lawn replaced with artificial turf, concrete or other hard surfaces is not eligible.
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