Water restrictions in Chula Vista, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Chula Vista enforces water conservation measures under CVMC Chapter 20.12 (Landscape Water Conservation) and applicable Sweetwater Authority or Otay Water District regulations. Landscape irrigation is subject to seasonal watering schedules and efficiency requirements.
Chula Vista's Landscape Water Conservation ordinance (CVMC Chapter 20.12) implements the state Water Conservation in Landscaping Act requirements. New and renovated landscapes must comply with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO), including a maximum applied water allowance based on evapotranspiration rates. The city is served by two water agencies: Sweetwater Authority (western Chula Vista) and Otay Water District (eastern Chula Vista), each of which may impose additional conservation requirements and watering schedules. During drought conditions, mandatory water use restrictions may be enacted under the city's water shortage contingency plan. Standard restrictions include no watering during and within 48 hours of measurable rain, no excessive runoff, no using water to wash sidewalks or driveways (except for health and safety), and irrigation between 10 AM and 6 PM is discouraged. The conservation section can be reached at (619) 409-3893.
Water waste violations may result in warnings, fines, and potential water service restrictions. Specific penalties depend on the water district's enforcement provisions and the level of drought emergency in effect.
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