Ceres, CA Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)

(1)No lawn/garden watering, or other outdoor use, will be allowed between 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m., every day.(2)Dwellings or establishments with odd-numbered street addresses shall use outdoor water only on Sundays and/or Wednesdays, depending on the drought stage.(3)Dwellings or establishments with even-numbered street addresses shall use outdoor water only on Tuesdays and Saturdays, depending on the drought stage.(4)No dwelling or establishment may use outdoor water on Mondays unless a determination is made of special circumstances by the Director of Public Works or his or her designee.b.Watering lawns or gardens such that excess water leaves the property or area being watered.c.Watering outdoor landscaping while raining.d.Washing vehicles, equipment, or boats using an open hose which is not equipped with a shut-off nozzle.e.Hosing down driveways, streets, parking lots and building exteriors without the consent of the Director of Public Works or his or her designee except for valid health or safety reasons.f.Having leaky faucets or plumbing fixtures on the premises.g.Operating evaporated coolers which are not equipped with a recirculating pump.h.The City of Ceres allows water waivers upon request to the Public Works Department for the following reasons:(1)Health/safety.(2)Irrigation: System maintenance, installation, and inspection.(3)Livelihood: Business that depends on water usage. (Ord. No. 2019-1054, § 2, 12-9-2019)