This was discussed by 4 Councilmembers and two Code Enforcement Staff and the City Manager in the East Palo Alto Council Meeting/Study Session on Tuesday April 22 2025 around 8pm. Staff asked for more direction from Council. Council charged Staff with coming forward with some strategies. Let us hope that the outcomes below will not come to pass.
It's "technically" in violation. The homeowner did a great job making a drought tolerant beautiful front yard.
Astroturf doesn't count as living vegetation
The homeowner's kids installed this astroturf so he wouldn't have to mow any more given his heart condition
This site was put up by an EPA resident and homeowner, who wants to be able to continue to live with her roommates in beautiful East Palo Alto. Grace Popple. Join a list to be informed about future developments at this topic, at protectepalife@gmail.com