Nonessential Use Ban
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Prohibited
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Exceptions
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Lawn watering
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Sewage or stormwater systems utilizing spray
irrigation.
Grass tennis courts as minimally necessary.
Newly seeded and sodded grass areas between
the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. by means of a handheld hose,
nozzle, bucket or pail.
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Irrigation of gardens, landscaped areas, trees
and shrubs by any means other than a handheld hose with an automatic
shutoff nozzle, bucket, or pail between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and
9:00 a.m.
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Agricultural irrigation.
Commercial nurseries.
Maintenance of newly planted gardens, trees,
shrubs or other outdoor plants: handheld equipment only.
Arboretums and public gardens of national, state
or regional significance.
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Watering golf courses
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Tees and greens may be watered between the hours
of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
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Washing paved surfaces such as streets, roads,
sidewalks, driveways, garages, parking areas, tennis courts and patios
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Water may be used for prewashing in preparation
of asphalt street or driveway recoating and sealing.
Clay tennis courts as minimally necessary by
handheld hose.
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Operation of water fountains, artificial waterfalls
and reflecting pools
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None
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Washing vehicles
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Commercial car washes equipped with recycling.
Cleaning of commercial or public vehicles to
allow for safe operation.
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Serving water in eating places unless specifically
requested by the individual
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None.
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Filling and topping off swimming pools
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Public/residential swimming pools with filtration/recycling
serving 25 or more dwelling units.
Health care facilities for patient care/rehabilitation.
Other pools if: water supplier approved; able
to filter/recycle water.
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