Showing ordinances that apply to Zephyrhills West, FL
Zephyrhills West is an unincorporated community (population 5,533) in Pasco County, Florida. Because Zephyrhills West is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Pasco County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rainwater harvesting rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Rainwater harvesting is encouraged in Pasco County. Florida has no state-level restrictions. SWFWMD offers rebates through the WaterMatters program. HOAs cannot ban Florida-friendly landscaping per FL §373.185.
Residential rainwater harvesting is permitted throughout Pasco County without special permit for typical rain barrels, cisterns, and passive collection systems up to 2,500 gallons. Florida does not regulate residential rainwater collection and SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) actively promotes it through the WaterMatters rebate program, which has offered $35-$100 rain barrel rebates and cistern incentives. Pasco County Utilities supports harvested water for irrigation and non-potable outdoor use. Florida Statute §373.185 protects Florida-friendly landscaping practices including water conservation features from most HOA restrictions. Large cisterns over 2,500 gallons or elevated above grade may require a building permit under FBC Ch. 1 for structural anchoring (hurricane loads). Potable indoor use requires treatment meeting FDOH Ch. 64E-8 F.A.C. standards.
No penalties for standard residential systems. Large cistern without required building permit: $100-$500. Untreated rainwater in potable plumbing without cross-connection control: FDOH Ch. 64E-8 enforcement.
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