Marysville's Water Use Rules: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles water use rules a little differently. In Marysville, Washington, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Turf Replacement Rebates

Marysville caps turf and other high-water landscaping at 40 percent of a commercial or multifamily project's landscaped area, or 50 percent with drought-resistant grass; private single-family and middle-housing yards are exempt.

Key details: Turf cap, standard grass: 40% of landscaped area. Turf cap, drought-resistant grass: 50% of landscaped area. Private yards: Single-family/middle housing exempt. Citation: MMC § 22C.120.050(1)(c)(i).

Landscape plans exceeding the turf cap are rejected at development permit review; a project cannot get a certificate of occupancy until installed landscaping matches the approved plan's limits.

Leak Reporting Duty

Marysville water customers get 48 hours from discovering a leak, or from city notice of one, to fix it before it's a code violation.

Key details: Repair window: 48 hours. Clock starts: Discovery or city notice. Covers: Customer's own plumbing/lines. Max fine: $50 per day.

A civil infraction of up to $50 per day the leak goes uncorrected; the city may also install a flow restrictor or disconnect service, with a $50.00 fee to reconnect, per MMC § 14.09.060.

The Bottom Line

Marysville's water use rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Marysville is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Marysville can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.