Patterson Water Turf Replacement Rebate

Requirements

• Apply and get approval before removing any lawn.
• Mulch the converted area.
• Planted areas on low-volume drip with a pressure regulator, filter and emitters; where part of a lawn stays, the sprinklers are adjusted so they don't water the converted area.
• Call Public Works at (209) 895-8060 for a pre-removal inspection before removing any grass; projects started without city approval don't qualify.
• Apply online at pattersonca.gov or at City Hall (2nd floor); finish within 90 days of the signed agreement, then call for the final inspection. The check comes within 30 days of it.
• For City of Patterson water customers inside city limits with an account in good standing: maintained lawns at single-family or multifamily homes, or at commercial, institutional or industrial sites with their own irrigation. Dead lawns don't qualify.
• Cover the converted area with 2 to 3 inches of mulch that lets air and water through; at least 40% living plant cover at maturity. Rock gardens aren't permitted, and potted plants don't count.
• In a front yard, at least half must stay landscaped.
• Artificial turf is allowed only if a licensed contractor installs it, it is permeable, non-flammable polyethylene or nylon with a 5-year warranty, and it sits at least 3 inches from any plant.

Steps, in order

1. Apply on City of Patterson Public Works (Water)’s site and wait for approval. Lawn removed before approval usually does not qualify.
2. Remove the lawn and plant to the requirements above.
3. Send what the program page asks for once the work is done.