Artificial turf allowed in commercial landscaping
Summary
Aberdeen will become just the second city in South Dakota to expressly allow artificial turf in landscaping rules. Businesses can use it on up to 10% of required landscaped area (15% with a forestry committee appeal), with quality and permeability standards to protect drainage and reduce microplastics in stormwater.
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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to the city; businesses would bear turf purchase costs, likely requiring special-order high-quality permeable turf.
Business owners with hard-to-landscape spots (narrow strips, salt-heavy parking lot edges) gain a practical option.
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