MNeagle
17th November 2011, 07:40 PM
GLENDALE (CBS) — The city of Glendale is imposing a ban on artificial grass. Notices are going out to homeowners whose front yards are covered in turf.
Geneva Dotson says she was forced to pay crews $3,000 to rip up her brand new front yard after receiving a notice from city hall.
“There’s enough drama in life without having the city breathing down my back,” says Dotson. “I’m very angry about it, to tell you the truth.”
So, what’s the gripe?
City officials say the concern is related to the plastic and chemicals used in the artificial turf.
When asked why the fake grass would continue to be allowed in backyards, officials had no answer.
A turf company contacted by KCAL9 said some artificial lawns contain lead, but there is no harm posed to children or adults.
City officials say they plan to press criminal charges against those who do not comply with the ban.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/11/17/turf-war-glendale-bans-fake-grass/
Geneva Dotson says she was forced to pay crews $3,000 to rip up her brand new front yard after receiving a notice from city hall.
“There’s enough drama in life without having the city breathing down my back,” says Dotson. “I’m very angry about it, to tell you the truth.”
So, what’s the gripe?
City officials say the concern is related to the plastic and chemicals used in the artificial turf.
When asked why the fake grass would continue to be allowed in backyards, officials had no answer.
A turf company contacted by KCAL9 said some artificial lawns contain lead, but there is no harm posed to children or adults.
City officials say they plan to press criminal charges against those who do not comply with the ban.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/11/17/turf-war-glendale-bans-fake-grass/