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Coral Springs, FL Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Water restrictions in Coral Springs, FL, also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance, set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.

Key Facts

Current Phase
Modified Phase III
Frequency
1 day per week
Hours
12:01-4 AM or 8-11:59 PM
District
SFWMD

Summary

Coral Springs is within the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) jurisdiction. Current Modified Phase III restrictions limit landscape irrigation to one day per week with restricted hours. Violations are enforced by both the district and city code compliance.

Year-round Landscape Water Restrictions are in effect for the entire South Florida Water Management District The South Florida Water Management District's year-round landscape watering restrictions (Chapter 40E-24, Florida Administrative Code) are designed to ensure the efficient use of water landscape (includes lawns) irrigation. The restrictions allow enough water to maintain healthy landscapes year-round. These mandatory restrictions specify the time and the days of the week when watering is permitted for residential and nonresidential locations. These days depend on whether the address ends in an odd or even number. A healthy landscape only needs 1-inch to 1.5 inches of water per week during summer growing season and only as needed to supplement rainfall. The YRR applies to all landscape irrigation from all water sources, including public or privately-owned water utility systems, private wells or private connections to surface water bodies (ponds, lakes, canals, etc.), with the following exceptions: Use of reclaimed water Athletic play areas (including golf courses, football, baseball, soccer, polo, tennis, and lawn bowling fields, and rodeo, equestrian, and livestock arenas) Agricultural operations (including nurseries) with District issued consumptive use permits Hand watering is allowed at any time provided the hose has a self-cancelling nozzle. In short, the YRR prohibits landscape irrigation between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and limits watering to two or three days per week depending on the area. For areas where local governments have adopted a three-day per week restrictions, permissible watering days are as follows: Even-Numbered Addresses or other locations without an address, may irrigate only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and/or Sundays. Odd-Numbered Addresses may irrigate only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Saturdays. For areas where local governments have adopted a two-day per week restrictions, permissable watering days are as follows: Even-Numbered Addresses or other locations without an address, may irrigate only on Thursdays, and/or Sundays. Odd-Numbered Addresses may irrigate only on Wednesdays, and/or Saturdays.

Source: SFWMD Landscape Irrigation RestrictionsView official code

Full Breakdown

Coral Springs falls under the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) water use restrictions. As of April 2026, Modified Phase III one-day-per-week water shortage restrictions are in effect through July 1, 2026, due to below-average rainfall and declining water levels. Irrigation hours are limited to 12:01 AM to 4:00 AM or 8:00 PM to 11:59 PM. Properties under one acre may only use one of these watering windows. Watering days are assigned based on the property's street address. Hand-watering plants and microirrigation of flower beds, shrubs, and non-lawn plants is permitted on any day. Aesthetic fountains may only operate four hours per day. The city enforces these restrictions through Code Compliance in coordination with SFWMD. Outside of water shortage periods, SFWMD's year-round two-day-per-week irrigation rule applies.

Violations & Fines

Water restriction violations carry fines from both SFWMD and local code enforcement. First violations typically result in a written warning. Subsequent violations carry civil penalties up to $500 per occurrence through the city, with SFWMD fines potentially reaching $5,000 per day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I water my lawn in Coral Springs?
Under current Modified Phase III restrictions, landscape irrigation is limited to one day per week during approved hours. Check SFWMD for your assigned watering day.
Can I hand-water plants any day in Coral Springs?
Yes. Hand-watering and microirrigation of flower beds, shrubs, and non-lawn plants is permitted on any day, even during water shortage restrictions.

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