As Arizona faces drought and intense heat, the city in Scottsdale has banned natural grass in the front yards of newly built homes in an effort to conserve water.
The measure was supported unanimously by the Scottsdale City Council and will apply to single-family homes constructed or permitted after Aug. 15.
“By adopting this ordinance, Scottsdale aims to lead the way in water conservation practices, setting an example for other communities across the region,” Scottsdale Water Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer said in a statement.
According to Scottsdale City Council, feedback gathered from Scottsdale Water customers in June found that 86 percent of those who responded supported the initiative….