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Variances from Watering Restrictions
In some limited situations, we may be able to grant a variance from the outdoor watering schedule.
Variance forms, along with a description of the eligible circumstances, are below. Variances will not
be granted for overseeding, conflicts with trash pickup, or lawn maintenance.
New Landscapes
You may apply for a variance from the City's watering restrictions
if you are installing a new landscape:
- at the time of construction of a new house, multi-family or commercial building,
- as part of a governmental entity’s capital improvement project, or
- which alters more than one-half of an existing landscape.
Note: Stage 2 restrictions take effect August 24, 2009
until further notice. The installation of new landscape is strongly discouraged.
Request for Variance for Irrigation of New Landscapes
We are not approving variances during Stage II Restrictions for “optional” revegetation – it must be watered
according to the current restrictions and schedule. Violation of those restrictions could result in a citation
and fine.
Note: This variance is not appropriate for seasonal color beds or temporary grass installation (overseeding).
Large Properties
Properties that are too large to be watered in a single day may apply for a variance
from the City's watering restrictions. A variance granted under this subsection may allow
the applicant to water each section no more than two times per week, with no watering between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Note: Stage 2 restrictions take effect August 24, 2009 until further notice. Large properties with existing
variances do not need to reapply, but may water each section of property no more than once per week, as follows:
- Sections currently authorized to water on Tue/Fri -- water on Tuesday
- Sections currently authorized to water on Wed/Sat -- water on Wednesday
- Sections currently authorized to water on Thurs/Sun -- water on Thursday
Request for Variance to Water Large Commercial & Multifamily Properties
Athletic Fields
Athletic fields may request a variance to allow the use of an automatic irrigation system
between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to suppress dust on the infields prior to games. This variance does
not allow for irrigation of turf areas unless incidental to the infield head/zone locations.
Athletic fields may also request a variance from the Tuesday/Friday watering schedule when these days conflict
with scheduled games and would result in an unsafe or unplayable surface.
Note: Stage 2 restrictions take effect August 24, 2009 until further notice. Athletic fields may apply
for a variance to water up to twice per week to ensure safe playing conditions. A Stage 2 Variance form will be posted soon.
Request for Irrigation Variance for Athletic Fields - Dust Abatement
Request for Irrigation Variance for Athletic Fields - Watering Days
Health and Safety
Customers may request a variance to use an automatic irrigation system during
the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for health and safety reasons. This variance is particularly for,
but not limited to, fertilizer or pesticide applications.
Request for Irrigation Variance for Health and Safety
Questions?
You may view the water use management ordinance here.
Answers to frequently asked questions about Stage 2 Water Use Restrictions can be found here: Stage 2 FAQ
If you have other questions, please call 974-2199 or email us .
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