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1. Why are there water regulations?

The regulations are designed to ensure the safety and supply of the city’s water system. Conservation helps maintain water supply levels during dry weather conditions when little rainfall occurs and ensures public safety by meeting fire-fighting requirements.

2. Who do the regulations apply to?

The city regulations apply to all persons and properties using water within the city or unincorporated areas, which are connected to the city’s water system.

3. When can I water my lawn?

Lawn sprinkling is permitted from 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. following the odd / even rule. There are no restrictions when watering with a hand-held device. Learn more about conservation online. Water Conservation Regulations

4. What does odd / even mean?

Properties ending in odd numbers may use lawn sprinklers on odd-numbered calendar dates and properties ending in even numbers may use lawn sprinklers on even-numbered calendar dates during the approved times.

5. Can I install sod or seed any time?

The city provides additional sprinkling opportunities for property owners planting new seed or sod in a large area, such as full lots. Small patches should be hand watered. Property owners may use lawn sprinklers for eight hours on the day the sod or seed is placed on the lawn.

For the next 9 days, lawn sprinkling is permitted any time between the hours of 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. On the 11th day, property owners must adhere to the general sprinkling regulations.

6. When can I fill my swimming pool?

There are no restrictions when filling swimming pools that are 50 gallons or less. All properties with swimming pools more than 50 gallons must following the odd / even water restrictions during permitted hours of use.

7. What is the fine for not following the regulations?

The fine for the first offense is a $50 ticket. Additional tickets or a notice to appear in court may be issued for repeat violations.

8. Shouldn’t I receive a warning for a violation before I am issued a citation?

During high levels of alert, which is a function of dry weather and water levels, citations may become necessary to enforce water conservation in the interest of public health and safety. Regulations are publicized through a variety of communication channels so that all residents may be informed of the need to conserve water.

9. Can I receive a citation if my children are playing in the sprinkler?

Recreational use of sprinklers is always allowed. However, the water must be turned off when children are not present. Sprinklers left running without recreational users present are subject to the regular restrictions of the water conservation ordinance.

10. If my automatic sprinkling system malfunctions is a citation still warranted?

Sprinkler system malfunctions are treated like any other watering violation. Any customer who uses an automatic sprinkling system must accept responsibility to make sure it is timed correctly. Again, the overriding concern is to protect the public water supply.

11. If my builder, contractor or landscaper tells me I have to water my newly laid sod or seed every day for 2 or 3 weeks, does that exclude me from a citation?

Please contact the Community Development Department for a sod permit. Newly laid sod or seed may be watered for 8 hours on the first day. Since new sod requires immediate watering, there is no restriction on when the 8 hours may start and stop. For the next 9 days, watering is allowed every day during the permitted hours of 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

After the initial 10-day period, new sod is subject to the same restrictions as all other lawns. This exemption only applies to new lawns. Adding seed to existing grass does not qualify.