Water restrictions in Grand Prairie, TX — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Grand Prairie implements water conservation measures through the North Texas Municipal Water District and city ordinance. During drought conditions, mandatory watering schedules limit outdoor irrigation to specific days based on address. Stage restrictions escalate with water supply conditions.
Grand Prairie follows a staged water conservation plan. Under normal conditions, residents are encouraged to follow the twice-per-week watering schedule. During drought stages, mandatory restrictions limit watering to designated days and times (typically before 10 AM or after 6 PM). Even-numbered addresses water on certain days and odd-numbered addresses on alternate days. Violations during mandatory stages can result in fines. Hand watering, drip irrigation, and soaker hoses may have exemptions.
Water waste: warning, then fines $50 to $500. Drought stage violations: escalating fines. Water district surcharges possible.
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Grand Prairie Sec. 13-283 (Ord. 11192-2022) sets decibel limits by zone: Residential 65/58 dBA Leq day/night, Commercial 67/60, Industrial 70/65, Entertainme...
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Grand Prairie Sec. 13-282 designates Noise Zone 3 for manufacturing, industrial, and governmental properties. Sec. 13-283 sets limits of 70 dBA Leq daytime /...
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Grand Prairie Ch. 29, Art. VII regulates junk/inoperable vehicles. Inoperable vehicles (wrecked, flat tires, expired registration) may not be stored visibly ...
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Grand Prairie prohibits R-panel, metal sheeting, and plywood fencing in residential areas. Only wood, masonry, chain link, wood slats, and wrought iron are a...
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Grand Prairie requires pool fences at least 48 inches tall with gaps under 4 inches from the ground. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Chain link...
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