AB 1572
Nonfunctional
Turf Removal
You have a compliance problem.
- Your Problem
You own a commercial property with irrigated, decorative grass. You just learned about AB 1572, a law that bans watering that grass with potable water, starting in 2028 for commercial properties. Now you have to decide: switch to recycled water, install hardscape or simply tear out the grass.
- The To-Do List
ResearchFigure out whether that patch of grass is exempt and, if not, exactly what you need to do to avoid fines.
PrioritizeDecide how you want your property to present, whether the grass is necessary, and build a target scope of work that reaches that goal.
CompileBuild a spreadsheet of vendors who may be able to complete all or some of the landscaping work you researched.
ShopCollect disparate quotes from landscape contractors and gardeners from your spreadsheet.
HireNegotiate the scope of work to match the look you chose and coordinate a schedule that won’t disrupt your business.
- Common Solutions
Do nothingKeep watering the grass, hoping your water provider or local government never enforces the law.
Turn off the waterStop watering the grass, hoping the dead lawn out front doesn’t hurt your business.
Become a Project ManagerHire a landscape contractor to replace the grass with water-efficient landscaping or hardscape. You may need to spend a day or two managing them, communicating the compliance specifications you researched and double checking their work.
- Common Failures
EnforcementYour water provider or local authority follows through on its enforcement powers.
Brand ErosionA business that looks neglected from the street can lose customers before they walk in.
Opportunity CostBusiness owners often undervalue their own time when taking on projects that don’t move their bottom line.
Your AB 1572 compliance. Done.
Bring us your nonfunctional turf problem. Mustard Construction assesses your property, tailors a scope of work to your goals, completes that work promptly and leaves you with reliable documentation of the work that was done.
The Mustard Process
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Assess
An expert,
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Scope
More than a checklist
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Mitigate
An excellent business deserves landscaping that matches
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Document
Your compliance record
What clients say
“I called Mustard Construction the week before the VCFD annual inspection deadline. They were busy but found a way to accommodate our last minute service. They set clear expectations, worked clean and got the job done by the deadline.”
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You start the consultation with a compliance problem.
You finish the consultation with a clear path forward.
