Water Restrictions: Stockton vs Tracy
How do water restrictions rules compare between Stockton, CA and Tracy, CA?
Stockton has fewer restrictions than Tracy.
Stockton, CA
San Joaquin County
SMC Chapter 13.28 prohibits irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites with potable water. Watering that causes runoff or watering within 48 hours after measurable precipitation is unlawful. November through April has no irrigation hour restrictions. Drought emergency stages trigger additional restrictions under SMC Chapter 13.32.
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San Joaquin County
Tracy is in Stage 3 water restrictions under TMC Chapter 11.28. Residential landscape irrigation is limited to 3 days per week. Odd addresses water Monday, Wednesday, Saturday; even addresses water Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday. Watering must occur before 9 AM or after 7 PM.
View full Tracy rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Stockton | Tracy |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | SMC Ch. 13.28 | - |
| No Runoff | Prohibited at all times | - |
| After Rain | No watering within 48 hours | - |
| Winter (Nov–Apr) | No hour restrictions | - |
| Watering Days (Odd Addresses) | - | Mon, Wed, Sat — before 9 AM or after 7 PM |
| Watering Days (Even Addresses) | - | Tue, Thu, Sun — before 9 AM or after 7 PM |
| Drip/Micro-Spray | - | Any day, any time |
| Hardscape Washing | - | Prohibited |
| Code | - | TMC Chapter 11.28, Art. 6 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Stockton FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Stockton?
SMC Chapter 13.28 prohibits irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites with potable water. Watering that causes runoff or watering within 48 hours after measurable precipitation is unlawful. November through April has no irrigation hour restrictions....
Are there drought watering rules in Stockton?
Code Section: SMC Ch. 13.28. No Runoff: Prohibited at all times. After Rain: No watering within 48 hours. Winter (Nov–Apr): No hour restrictions.
Tracy FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Tracy?
Tracy is in Stage 3 water restrictions under TMC Chapter 11.28. Residential landscape irrigation is limited to 3 days per week. Odd addresses water Monday, Wednesday, Saturday; even addresses water Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday. Watering must occur before 9 AM or after 7 PM.
Are there drought watering rules in Tracy?
Watering Days (Odd Addresses): Mon, Wed, Sat — before 9 AM or after 7 PM. Watering Days (Even Addresses): Tue, Thu, Sun — before 9 AM or after 7 PM. Drip/Micro-Spray: Any day, any time. Hardscape Washing: Prohibited.
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