Water restrictions in Corona, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Corona DWP enforces CMC 13.32 with no watering 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and stage-based 2-day-per-week sprinkler limits. AB 1572 phases out potable water on non-functional turf at HOAs by 2031.
Corona's water conservation ordinance (CMC Chapter 13.32) establishes permanent year-round prohibitions: no runoff onto sidewalks/streets, no watering between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., no watering during or within 48 hours of measurable rainfall, no washing hard surfaces with potable water, and pool/spa covers are encouraged. Restaurants serve water only on request; hotels offer linen reuse options. Under Stage 2 conditions (current default for much of MWD's service area), outdoor irrigation with sprinklers is limited to two assigned days per week (often based on address, even/odd) and 10-minute station maximums for spray heads. Drip and hand-watering are generally allowed daily before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Penalties escalate from a written warning to administrative citations of $100-$500 per violation. Statewide, AB 1572 (Water Code §10608.14) prohibits using potable water to irrigate non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, institutional, and HOA common areas in phases starting January 1, 2027 (state agencies/CII) through January 1, 2031 (HOAs). Civil Code §4735 prohibits HOAs from fining members for reduced watering during declared drought emergencies. The MWELO (CCR Title 23) governs new and rehabilitated landscapes over 500 sq ft.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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