Water restrictions in Aurora, CO — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Aurora Water enforces year-round watering rules: no outdoor watering 10am-6pm, up to 3 days per week in summer, none November through April. Drought stages can tighten this to 1 day per week or less.
Aurora Water operates under a permanent Water Conservation Plan that sets year-round outdoor watering rules for all customers. Lawn watering is prohibited between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. May through September. Customers may water up to three days per week (assigned by address) during May through September, and outdoor watering is not allowed November 1 through April 30 except for hand watering trees, shrubs, and new sod. Drought Stage 1 reduces to two days per week; Stage 2 to one day per week and limits filling of new pools and fountains; Stage 3 may ban all outdoor watering. Violations begin with a written warning, then $50 for a second violation, $250 for a third, and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations. Colorado HB 22-1151 funds the Turf Replacement Program that rebates removal of non-functional turf.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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