Castle Rock passes new rules on limiting lawns

Oct. 22—Castle Rock will limit lawns around new homes after Jan. 1 to conserve water.

The new rules approved by the town council last week prohibit lawns in front yards and limit lawns in backyards to 500 square feet.

"This is one of the most important things we are looking at doing for long-term water sustainability in the town of Castle Rock," Mark Marlowe, utilities director, told the board.