May 26, 2015· Toronto bylaws turf out carefree fake lawns By Tara Deschamps Special to the Star Tue., May 26, 2015 timer 2 min. read It has happened as

Aug 28, 2015· The city of Toronto, prompted by the improved artificial grass products, is reviewing its bylaws and looking at the permeability of synthetic turf and drainage issues, the potential impact on...

Jun 20, 2019· The bylaw is designed to prevent people from paving their front yards to park cars, but the city says artificial turf also creates problems. A city of Toronto spokesperson told CTV News Toronto...

But that definition doesn’t include fake grass, meaning a synthetic lawn is technically illegal. Jerome Keays, the owner of Toronto-based Design Turf says the bylaw is a well-intentioned, but out-of-date rule created before the advent of synthetic turf and intended to “keep people from paving their entire front yard and turning it into a...

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Jun 01, 2015· While Toronto’s director of transportation services, Jacqueline White, is having a “do what I say, not what I do” moment around a supposed “no fake lawns” bylaw

There's a reason why the grass is greener on some Toronto lawns: it's not real and it can result in a costly municipal penalty. In fact, homeowners who opt for artificial turf run the risk of a...

Plus, let’s face it, in the dry, humid heat of the past summers we’ve been having looking at green artificial grass that is pristine and manicured isn’t such a bad thought. However, as one Toronto homeowner is now finding out, there are bylaws that dictate that a minimum of 75 per cent of the front yard must be soft landscaping.

Mar 30, 2018· Believe it or not. The City of Toronto has a by-law prohibiting artificial grass on city owned property. That includes the part of your lawn that is actually city property. From 2015 at this link: Toronto bylaws turf out carefree fake lawns Artificial lawns encroaching on the city's right-of-way run afoul of rules that demand the weedy real thing.

By-law and Municipal Code Services Help for finding and researching by-laws and the Toronto Municipal Code.: About Bills, By-laws and the Toronto Municipal Code The Toronto Municipal Code is a compilation of by-laws organized by subject. Learn more about Bills, By-laws and the Code, plus answers to frequently asked questions.

Jun 20, 2019· The bylaw is designed to prevent people from paving their front yards to park cars, but the city says artificial turf also creates problems. A city of Toronto spokesperson told CTV News Toronto...

TPH has conducted a health impact assessment on the use of artificial turf.While the HIA focussed on the use of artificial turf on sports fields and children’s play spaces, its findings are also relevant to home lawns and commercial and other landscaping applications.

Plus, let’s face it, in the dry, humid heat of the past summers we’ve been having looking at green artificial grass that is pristine and manicured isn’t such a bad thought. However, as one Toronto homeowner is now finding out, there are bylaws that dictate that a minimum of 75 per cent of the front yard must be soft landscaping.

By-law and Municipal Code Services Help for finding and researching by-laws and the Toronto Municipal Code.: About Bills, By-laws and the Toronto Municipal Code The Toronto Municipal Code is a compilation of by-laws organized by subject. Learn more about Bills, By-laws and the Code, plus answers to frequently asked questions.

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Aug 30, 2015· The city considers artificial grass as "hard landscaping," similar to pavement, as opposed to "soft landscaping" such as real grass. Bylaws set minimum percentages for soft landscaping. Also the bylaws don't permit synthetic turf in the parts of yards where the city has a right-of-way, often to deal with underground infrastructure or sidewalks.

Jun 18, 2015· Artificial turf Why slave away at real grass when the fake stuff looks almost as good? Artificial grass has come a long way since the AstroTurf days of the 1960s.

Artificial Grass has come a long way since the 1960s. This easily maintained lawn-alternative is more durable, flexible, and realistic looking. And while folks will always say the grass is greener on the other side, the truth of the matter is, there are some real perks to replacing your lawn with artificial grass.

Artificial Grass is the ultimate pet playground. Pet safety is paramount, enquire about how Turf’s Up can provide you with the best lawn for you and your dog. No more mud coming through the house from wet puppy paws. Keeping a green lawn free from spots is easy with artificial grass

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Two weeks ago, the Fouches swapped out their water-guzzling grass for a plastic substitute designed to simulate water-quenched natural turf, saving about $1,000 in rebates in the process. They specifically chose an artificial lawn that had no infill made from crumb rubber, a controversial ingredient that may carry health risks.

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