Artificial Turf in Harrisville, UT

Harrisville has about 6,935 residents (Census ACS 2020–2024). We could not find a published Harrisville rule on artificial turf. The landscape section (11.24.050) says front and side yards need ground cover and landscaping within the first full growing season after final inspection and backyards within the second, that turf grass must be mowed so it does not exceed 6 inches, and that owners are encouraged to keep the property attractive. It was adopted by Ord. 419 on 5/11/2010 with no later amendment listed (Harrisville Code 11.24, public copy).

A separate section (11.09.050) says a single-family front yard must be landscaped within 18 months of occupancy (Harrisville Code 11.09). The two deadlines differ, so ask the city which one controls your lot. Only trees approved by the community forester may be planted in a parking strip, so a park strip turf project needs written city approval first.

Lot Sizes and Yard Space

Harrisville's minimum lot areas run from 40,000 square feet in the A-1 zone through 20,000 in R-1-20 and 15,000 in RE-15 to 10,000 in R-1-10, with 90 to 100 feet of frontage (Harrisville Code 11.09.020). Required yards must stay open to the sky except for landscaping vegetation (Harrisville Code 11.20.160). A 10,000 square foot lot and a 40,000 square foot lot are very different turf bids, so measure before you compare quotes.

Water and Rebates

Pineview Water Systems lists Harrisville among the communities it serves (Standard-Examiner, Jun 2021). The living landscape duty in 11.24.050 to give plants sufficient water does not apply during a mayoral drought declaration. Harrisville is in Weber Basin's $1.25 per square foot tier, which needs at least 250 square feet of healthy lawn and excludes replacing lawn with artificial turf (Weber Basin). See the rebate guide.

Harrisville 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, and the income figure has a wide one.

Measure (Census ACS 2020–2024)	Harrisville
Population	6,935
Housing units	2,446 (±261)
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$397,600 (±$24,541)
Median household income	$88,750 (±$17,992)

Costs

See the artificial turf cost guide. Installed turf is commonly quoted at $5.45 to $20 per square foot (Lawn Love, Dec 2025). If you are replacing a lawn, read about turf removal and replacement. Next door, Pleasant View and Ogden have different rules.

Services available in Harrisville

Artificial Grass Lawns

Front and back lawns replaced with turf on a proper compacted base, priced in writing.

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Backyard Putting Greens

Contoured synthetic greens with fringe and cups, sized to the yard you have.

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Pet Turf

Dog-friendly turf with flow-through backing and infill that does not hold odor.

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Playground and Commercial Turf

Padded playground turf, HOA common areas and low-water commercial frontage.

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Turf Removal and Replacement

Worn or failed turf pulled up, the base repaired, and new turf laid properly.

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See typical artificial turf costs in Salt Lake City & Harrisville →

Turf Questions From Harrisville Homeowners

Does Harrisville allow artificial turf in front yards?

We could not find a published Harrisville rule that names artificial turf. The code requires front yard landscaping by a deadline, so get the city's answer in writing before you install.

How soon must a new Harrisville home be landscaped?

Section 11.24.050 says front and side yards within the first full growing season after final inspection, while 11.09.050 says a single-family front yard within 18 months of occupancy. Ask the city which applies.

Who installs fake grass near Harrisville?

We refer Harrisville homeowners to a vetted local installer and are not the contractor. Ask for a layout that keeps clear of trees and the park strip.