Water Restrictions: Fontana vs Hesperia
How do water restrictions rules compare between Fontana, CA and Hesperia, CA?
Fontana has fewer restrictions than Hesperia.
Fontana, CA
San Bernardino County
Fontana Water Company bans irrigation between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and any runoff onto streets. AB 1572 ends non-functional turf irrigation at commercial and HOA sites by 2027.
View full Fontana rules →Hesperia, CA
San Bernardino County
Hesperia Municipal Code §14.04.170 (Water Conservation Emergency Plan) is currently in Stage 2, enacted by joint Hesperia City Council/Hesperia Water District Resolutions 2022-46 and 2022-10. Irrigation of non-functional turf is prohibited at commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. Parks, golf courses, and schools may only irrigate between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.; all runoff is prohibited.
View full Hesperia rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fontana | Hesperia |
|---|---|---|
| No-water window | No irrigation between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. | - |
| Runoff ban | Statewide - no water running onto sidewalks or streets | - |
| Hose nozzle | Shutoff nozzle required on all hand-held hoses | - |
| AB 1572 | Non-functional turf irrigation ban for HOA/commercial by 2027 | - |
| Penalties | Warning, 50 dollars, 100 dollars, then flow restrictor | - |
| Current Stage | - | Stage 2 (active since 2022) |
| Code Section | - | HMC §14.04.170 |
| Park/School Hours | - | 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. only |
| Runoff | - | Prohibited |
| Non-functional Turf | - | Banned at CII properties |
| Hardscape Washing | - | Prohibited (health/safety exceptions) |
| State Floor | - | MWELO — CCR Title 23 §§490-495 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fontana FAQ
When can I water my Fontana yard?
Outside the 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. window, without runoff onto pavement, and on your assigned watering days during declared drought stages.
Does AB 1572 apply to my home lawn?
Not yet. AB 1572 phases in a ban on non-functional turf irrigation at commercial, institutional, and HOA common areas, not individual homes.
What happens if a neighbor reports me for water waste?
Fontana Water Company typically issues a written warning first, then 50 and 100 dollar fines; chronic violators can have flow restrictors installed.
Hesperia FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Hesperia?
Under HMC §14.04.170 Stage 2, watering is allowed but cannot cause runoff. Parks, schools, and golf courses are limited to 10 p.m.–5 a.m. Residential restrictions are less specific but waste is prohibited. Check with Hesperia Water District for the current stage.
Can I wash my driveway in Hesperia?
No. HMC §14.04.170 prohibits using district water to wash down hard surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots except where specifically permitted for public health and safety reasons.
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