Landscaping Rules in Chatham County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Chatham County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Chatham County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Water Restrictions
Unincorporated Chatham County caps irrigation at one inch of water per week year-round and requires automatic controllers with moisture sensors on every irrigation system, with a fixed watering day assigned by neighborhood. Violators face a written warning, then escalating fines up to $500, then water shutoff.
Chatham County Outdoor Watering Rules
Some RestrictionsChatham County Code §§ 51.01(B)(2)-(3), 51.99(A)
(2) All irrigation is limited to one inch per week; (3) Automatic controllers and moisture sensors are required on all irrigation systems; ... (A) Penalties for failing to comply with these requirements are: (1) First offense: written warning; (2) Second offense: a penalty of $250 per occurrence; (3) Third offense: a penalty of $500 per occurrence; and (4) Fourth offense: water se...
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