Is there a watering/sprinkling ban?
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Lawn Irrigation Violation
7-12-14-2: LIMITS ON LAWN IRRIGATION AND OTHER WATER USES:
(A) During May 15 through September 15 of each year, lawn irrigation with water supplied from the City waterworks system is permitted for odd numbered addresses on odd numbered dates, and for even numbered addresses on even numbered dates. During May 15 through September 15, no lawn irrigation is permitted between the hours of ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. to four o’clock (4:00) P.M on any day of the week at any address in the City. Gardens are exempt from these limits. Lawn irrigation during September 16 through May 14 of each year is not subject to these limits.
(B) An exception to the above specified lawn irrigation limits applies for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days after new sod is laid or new lawn seed is sown.
(C) Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this section shall be fined as provided in section 7-12-17 of the Evanston City Code.
(D) In the event of an emergency water shortage the City Manager or his agent or designee shall have the power to temporarily ban all nonessential water use for as long as the emergency water shortage shall exist. (Ord. 23-O-16)
Updated 10/11/2023 4:58 PM