Water Restrictions: Burbank vs Palmdale
How do water restrictions rules compare between Burbank, CA and Palmdale, CA?
Palmdale has fewer restrictions than Burbank.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
Burbank's Sustainable Water Use Ordinance (BMC 8-2-301 et seq.) limits outdoor irrigation by day, hour, and duration, and the city is currently in Stage III. Year-round Stage I rules also ban runoff onto paved surfaces and hosing down hard surfaces.
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Los Angeles County
Palmdale enforces permanent water conservation rules including watering schedules and waste restrictions per State Water Resources Control Board mandates and local water district rules.
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| Fact | Burbank | Palmdale |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | BMC 8-2-304 (Sustainable Water Use Stages) | - |
| Current Stage | Stage III | - |
| Watering Days (Apr-Oct) | Tuesdays and Saturdays only | - |
| Time Limit | 15 minutes per irrigation station | - |
| Prohibited Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | - |
| Watering Days | - | Check local water district |
| Hours | - | Before 9 AM / after 6 PM |
| Runoff | - | Prohibited |
| After Rain | - | 48-hour watering ban |
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Burbank FAQ
What days can I water my lawn in Burbank?
Under the current Stage III restrictions, sprinkler irrigation is allowed only on Tuesdays and Saturdays from April through October (Saturdays only November through March), before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m., for up to 15 minutes per station.
Can I hose off my driveway?
No. BMC 8-2-304(A)(4) prohibits hosing or washing driveways, patios, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces except to alleviate a safety or sanitary hazard, and then only with a self-closing-nozzle hose, bucket, or recycling pressure washer.
Are drip systems exempt?
Low-volume and drip irrigation systems are exempt from the 15-minute-per-station time limit but must still comply with the allowed number of watering days per week.
Palmdale FAQ
When can I water my lawn?
Check Palmdale’s water district for designated days. Typically before 9 AM or after 6 PM only.
What counts as water waste?
Runoff onto sidewalks/streets, watering during/after rain, and broken sprinklers are all violations.
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