Water restrictions in Miami Beach, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Miami Beach follows water management district restrictions. Watering days and times designated. FL §373.185 protects Florida-Friendly Landscaping rights.
Miami Beach follows its regional water management district conservation rules (SFWMD, SJRWMD, SWFWMD, NWFWMD, or Suwannee River WMD). Landscape watering typically restricted to 2 days per week and specific times (before 10 AM or after 4 PM). Watering during rain prohibited. Runoff onto streets and sidewalks prohibited. FL Statute §373.185 protects homeowners’ right to install Florida-Friendly Landscaping, even if HOA objects. Drought restrictions may impose stricter limits. Rain sensors required on irrigation systems.
Water waste: warning, then fines $50 to $500. Drought stage violations: escalating fines. Water district surcharges possible.
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