Water restrictions in Clovis, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Clovis enforces permanent water conservation rules plus drought-stage restrictions. Outdoor watering limited to assigned days/times. AB 1572 bans irrigating non-functional turf with potable water for commercial properties by 2027-2031.
Clovis Public Utilities (water division) enforces water conservation under Clovis Municipal Code. Permanent prohibitions include: no runoff onto hardscape, no washing sidewalks with hose, no irrigating during/48 hours after rain, car washing only with shut-off nozzle or at commercial facility. Drought stages escalate restrictions: Stage 1-2 typically limit outdoor watering to 2-3 assigned days per week, generally before 9 AM or after 7 PM. May 2022-2023 statewide drought activated stricter Stage 2+ in many CA cities. AB 1572 (effective 2027-2031 phased) prohibits irrigating non-functional ornamental turf at commercial/institutional sites with potable water.
First violation: warning/education. Subsequent: $100-$500 per occurrence. Water service restrictions possible for repeat violators.
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Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
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Clovis has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The City is about 8 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and CMC 9.22.080(F)(4) exempts federally ...
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Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours violates CMC §5.24. Special event sound permits required for Old Town Clovis events.
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CMC 5.27.603 requires permits for amplified outdoor music audible beyond property lines. Vehicle-mounted sound devices are banned on streets under CMC 5.27.608.
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Clovis Municipal Code §6.04 prohibits habitual barking/noise from dogs. Continuous barking 10+ minutes or intermittent 30+ minutes can be cited as a nuisance.
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Exotic animals prohibited under CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CCR Title 14 §671. Ferrets, hedgehogs, monkeys, most wild animals illegal statewide. Clovis enf...
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