Water restrictions in Garden Grove, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Garden Grove enforces Landscape Water Efficiency Provisions for new development and major renovations. Irrigation systems must comply with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Drought restrictions from the Municipal Water District of Orange County also apply.
Under GGMC Section 9.18.120, Landscape Water Efficiency Provisions apply to all planting, irrigation, and landscape-related improvements for qualifying projects as of January 1, 2010. The estimated applied water use must not exceed the maximum applied water allowance. Automatically controlled sprinkler systems are required for projects with significant landscaped areas. Garden Grove receives water from the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), which implements drought-stage restrictions during declared water emergencies. During drought conditions, outdoor watering may be limited to specific days and times, with prohibitions on runoff, washing hardscapes, and watering during rain. California's permanent water conservation regulations under the Water Conservation Act of 2009 (SB X7-7) also apply.
New development projects that fail to meet water efficiency requirements may have permits withheld. During drought restrictions, water waste is subject to fines escalating from warnings to $500 per violation for repeat offenders.
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