Water Restrictions: North Port vs Venice
How do water restrictions rules compare between North Port, FL and Venice, FL?
North Port and Venice have similar restriction levels.
North Port, FL
Sarasota County
North Port falls within the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and follows year-round mandatory two-day-per-week landscape watering restrictions. Watering is allowed only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Odd addresses water Wed/Sat; even addresses water Thu/Sun.
View full North Port rules →Venice, FL
Sarasota County
Venice is in the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) which limits residential lawn irrigation to two days per week year-round under SWFWMD Rule 40D-22 and Sarasota County Code Ch. 70.
View full Venice rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | North Port | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | SWFWMD year-round restrictions | SWFWMD Rule 40D-22 |
| Allowed Hours | Before 10 AM or after 4 PM | - |
| Odd Addresses | Wed + Sat | - |
| Even Addresses | Thu + Sun | - |
| Hand Water/Micro | Unrestricted day, avoid 10-4 | - |
| Odd Address Days | - | Wed + Sat |
| Even Address Days | - | Thu + Sun |
| Banned Hours | - | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Hand-Water | - | Anytime with shut-off nozzle |
| Penalty | - | Up to $500/day |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
North Port FAQ
What day can I water my lawn in North Port?
Odd-numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday. Even-numbered addresses: Thursday and Sunday. Only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Can I hand-water my flowers any day?
Yes - hand watering and micro-irrigation are exempt from the day restrictions. Just avoid the 10 a.m.-4 p.m. midday window to reduce evaporation.
Venice FAQ
When can I water my Venice lawn?
Two days per week based on address: odd-number addresses Wednesday and Saturday, even-number Thursday and Sunday, before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Can I use a sprinkler during a drought?
Severe-drought Phase II restrictions may limit you to one day per week. Check the SWFWMD watering-restrictions page for the current phase.
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