Kaysville, population about 33,053 (Census ACS 2020–2024), passed a water-wise landscaping ordinance on May 4, 2023 (No. 23-05-01). Its definitions list "artificial turf" under hardscape, next to pavers, walls and concrete, and define "turf" as grass with full root structures maintained as mowed grass (Ordinance 23-05-01, May 2023). Read plainly, synthetic turf sits on the hardscape side of the code and does not count toward the living-turf caps. The ordinance does not say where synthetic turf may be placed, so confirm front-yard and park-strip plans with Community Development.
The living-turf rules are specific. Turf, grass or lawn is barred in areas under 8 feet wide (park strips included) and on grades over 25%. Front and side yards of residential developments are capped at 35% turf, and the ordinance says where secondary water is not available no more than 10% of the landscaped area may be turf. It applies to landscapes with new homes and to existing properties that change more than 50% of the landscaped area. Neighbouring Layton and Farmington have their own versions.
What The Ordinance Does Not Settle
The definitions put artificial turf under hardscape, but the ordinance is built around water, and its purpose clause says it is meant to give residents eligibility for reimbursement programs. Weber Basin lists Kaysville at $2.50 per square foot for its Landscape Lawn Exchange, yet the program does not pay where lawn is replaced with artificial turf, concrete or other hard surfaces (Weber Basin, Oct 2026). Plan a Kaysville turf job with no rebate.
Three Secondary Water Companies
About 80% of the water used in Kaysville is outdoor secondary water. Three independent companies deliver it: Davis and Weber Canal Company (54% of the city by area), Haights Creek Irrigation (35%) and Benchland (11%). The city requires residential properties to use secondary service, with roughly 450 properties east of U.S. 89 allowed to irrigate with culinary water because the companies could not reach them (Kaysville Water Element, 2026). Service begins around April 15, and city code bars irrigating between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Kaysville, Pressure Irrigation). The companies are working toward the 2030 state metering deadline but were not fully metered at the time of the plan, so turf savings may not show on your bill yet.
HOA Covenants And The City Ordinance
Section 17-5-6 says owners' associations may not adopt or enforce rules that prohibit or restrict compliance with the chapter. That protects water-wise changes. It does not say an HOA must approve synthetic turf, so read your covenants and ask for design review first. State law also lets an HOA require a review before water-wise work (Utah Code 57-8a-231).
Kaysville 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. Nearly nine in ten homes are owner-occupied houses, so most jobs are backyard lawns, dog runs and play areas on 1990s lots.
| Measure (Census ACS 2020–2024) | Kaysville |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,053 |
| Median year built | 1994 |
| Built 2010 or later | 17% |
| Owner-occupied | 89% |
| Single-family detached | 89% |
Costs
Published ranges are in the artificial turf cost guide: installed $5.45-$20 per square foot (Lawn Love, Dec 2025). For a whole-yard swap, see artificial grass lawns. The estimate from the installer we refer is free.
Services available in Kaysville
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 & Kaysville →
Turf Questions From Kaysville Homeowners
Does Kaysville allow artificial turf?
Kaysville's 2023 water-wise ordinance lists artificial turf as hardscape and treats turf as living grass. It does not say where synthetic turf may go, so confirm front-yard and park-strip plans with the city.
Will Weber Basin pay me to put in artificial turf in Kaysville?
No. Kaysville is on the $2.50 per square foot Landscape Lawn Exchange list, but lawn replaced with artificial turf, concrete or other hard surfaces is not eligible.
Who provides secondary water in Kaysville?
Davis and Weber Canal Company, Haights Creek Irrigation and Benchland. Each has its own rules, rates and schedules, and Kaysville City does not run them.