Water restrictions in Ojai, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Ojai is served by Casitas Municipal Water District, which enforces tiered water conservation measures. Outdoor irrigation is limited to specific days and times. Water waste (runoff to gutters, irrigating during rain) is prohibited year-round.
Casitas Municipal Water District supplies Ojai and implements conservation measures based on Lake Casitas levels. Stage 1: voluntary 20% reduction. Stage 2: mandatory 2-day watering schedule. Stage 3: 1-day watering. Stage 4: essential use only. Year-round prohibitions include: watering during rain, allowing runoff to gutters, washing driveways with a hose, and using non-recirculating decorative fountains. Irrigation is prohibited between 10 AM and 5 PM. New landscaping must meet the California MWELO (Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance). Ojai's Mediterranean climate and periodic drought make conservation critical.
Water waste: written warning, then fines of $100-$500. Stage violations: flow restrictor installation and potential service disconnection. Repeat violations: surcharges up to 4x normal rate.
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