Water restrictions in North Port, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
North Port falls within the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and follows year-round mandatory two-day-per-week landscape watering restrictions. Watering is allowed only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Odd addresses water Wed/Sat; even addresses water Thu/Sun.
SWFWMD's year-round Stage 1 restrictions apply to all of Sarasota County including North Port. Hand watering and micro-irrigation are unrestricted as to day but should avoid the 10 a.m.-4 p.m. window. New plantings get a 30/60-day establishment exception. The City's Utilities Department enforces locally and the District can escalate during drought (Stage 2-4) with additional restrictions including 1-day-per-week schedules and possible ban on certain outdoor uses. Violations are Code Enforcement matters with first-offense warnings followed by citations up to $500.
Watering on wrong day or during midday window can result in citation warnings followed by fines up to $250-$500. SWFWMD can also pursue District-level penalties for chronic violators.
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