Water restrictions in Highland Park, IL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Water restrictions in Highland Park are managed by the city's water utility. The city draws from Lake Michigan. Seasonal conservation measures may apply during drought conditions.
Highland Park draws water from Lake Michigan. Water conservation measures may be imposed during drought or high-demand periods. The city implemented a stormwater utility fee in 2006 calculated using impervious area units (1 IAU = 2,765 sq ft) to fund storm sewer improvements. Properties with 50% or more impervious area ratio or 16,000+ sq ft of new impervious area must provide stormwater detention per Article XVIII of the zoning code.
Water waste (runoff, midday watering) carries fines of $50–$200 per occurrence. Drought-stage violations escalate from warnings to $100-$500 fines with potential service flow restriction for repeat violators.
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