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I recently bought a house in Bend and found out that our HOA requires at least 60% turf grass in our front yard. I want to petition this because turf ...
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HOA Grass Requirements #873122
Asked June 14, 2024, 1:47 PM EDT
I recently bought a house in Bend and found out that our HOA requires at least 60% turf grass in our front yard. I want to petition this because turf grass is a water intensive plant and we live in the desert, and this rule seems arcane and unsustainable to me. I was wondering if the extension office has any advice or knows of any precedence of fighting an HOA on grass requirements? Thanks!
Deschutes County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Casey, You may want to contact the City of Bend Water conservation program to see if they have suggestions if you are on City of Bend water. OSU Extension is not a regulatory agency so we do not have info on this. We have information on the culture and care of plants, etc. Is it possible to become a board member or attend a meeting to explore this topic with the board?
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