Water restrictions in Lake Havasu City, AZ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Chapter 7.12 (Water Conservation Measures) and Chapter 7.20 (Waste of Water Restrictions) authorize the city to restrict outdoor water use during shortages. As of 2026, no permanent day-of-week restriction is in effect but waste of water is prohibited year-round.
Lake Havasu City draws its water from the Colorado River through a Central Arizona Project allocation, and its water management is governed by Chapter 7.12 (Water Conservation Measures) and Chapter 7.20 (Waste of Water Restrictions). Section 7.20 makes it unlawful to waste water — defined to include continuous runoff onto sidewalks, gutters, or streets; using a hose without a shutoff nozzle to wash vehicles; broken sprinklers; and unrepaired leaks. The City Council debated but tabled a broader water conservation ordinance in early 2023; staff continue to develop one focused on outdoor uses such as pools and landscape irrigation. Landscaping standards in § 14.04.04 require plant materials from the city's approved water-conserving plant list.
Civil citations under Title 7 for waste of water; fines per § 1.16 schedule up to $500 per offense. Chronic waste can result in water service curtailment.
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Inoperable vehicles stored in front yards or visible from the right-of-way are a public nuisance under § 8.08.020 and may be towed after notice. Junk vehicle...
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Chapter 10.12 governs street parking. Section 10.12.040 lists prohibited stopping/standing/parking locations including within 15 ft of fire hydrants, 30 ft o...
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Section 14.04.02 requires RV/boat trailer parking spaces on residential property to be at least 10 ft × 36 ft (360 sq ft). Occupying an RV or travel trailer ...
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Walls and fences over 6 feet in height require a building permit under Chapter 12.08 (the city's adopted Building Code). Retaining walls over 4 feet, or with...
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Every swimming pool, spa, or contained body of water must be enclosed by a minimum 5-foot barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward. Gap...
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Section 14.06.02 measures fence/wall height vertically from adjacent finished grade on the interior side. Standard residential limit is 6 ft in side/rear yar...
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