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  • No watering between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Odd numbered addresses can water on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday only. * For example, if your street address is 401 Any Street, the street number ends with a 1, making this an odd numbered address.
  • Even numbered addresses can water on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday only.* If your street address ends with an even number, such as 302 Any Street, then you have an even numbered address.
  • Watering on Fridays is prohibited. Since government institutions are not open on weekends, they may water three days per week of the agency’s choosing.
  • Sprinkler times are limited to 20 minutes maximum per station per watering day. You can have two cycles of five minutes a day, which can also help reduce runoff.
  • Drip irrigation times are limited to 90 minutes maximum per watering day.
  • Watering during and within 48 hours after rainfall measuring ½” or more is prohibited.
  • Street trees must be kept alive.
  • Leaks and broken sprinklers must be fixed in a timely manner.
  • Water cannot be allowed to runoff property.
  • Washing hard surfaces is prohibited.
  • Vehicles can only be washed using a bucket and hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
  • Food establishments are prohibited from providing drinking water to patrons unless requested.
  • The overfilling of swimming pools and spas is prohibited. The filling or refilling of ornamental ponds, streams and artificial lakes is prohibited.
  • The operation of any ornamental fountain or similar structure is prohibited except for short periods of time to prevent damage, unless the fountain is recirculating.
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