Water restrictions in Pasadena, TX — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Pasadena's water supply is managed by the city water utility. Drought restrictions may be imposed following the state's drought contingency plan framework. The landscape ordinance (Sec. 9-199) requires irrigation systems for all commercial landscape areas.
Pasadena operates its own municipal water system. During drought conditions, the city may implement mandatory watering restrictions following the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) drought contingency planning framework. The landscape ordinance Sec. 9-199(e) requires all commercial and multifamily landscape areas to be provided with an irrigation system. For developments with fewer than 20 required parking spaces, a readily available water supply within 50 feet of plant material may substitute for a formal irrigation system. No planting or irrigation is permitted within public right-of-way per Sec. 9-199(f). Residential watering restrictions during drought are communicated through the city's public information channels.
Violation of drought restrictions: citation with fines as posted during restriction periods.
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