Water restrictions in Palm Bay, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Palm Bay falls within the St. Johns River Water Management District jurisdiction. Irrigation schedules restrict watering days and times for residential and nonresidential properties. Violations may result in penalties and a mandatory water restriction surcharge requiring City Council approval.
The St. Johns River Water Management District sets baseline irrigation restrictions for Palm Bay. The city's Utilities Department implements an irrigation schedule specifying when watering may occur, the amount of water that may be applied, and permitted days for residential and nonresidential locations. Palm Bay's code includes a mandatory water restriction surcharge provision that requires City Council approval before implementation. Local fertilizer ordinances prohibit phosphorus application unless a soil test shows a deficiency, and nitrogen-containing fertilizers must be at least 50% slow-release.
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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