Water restrictions in Santa Paula, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Santa Paula water customers must follow the city's water conservation ordinance, which limits outdoor irrigation to designated days and prohibits runoff onto sidewalks and streets. During declared drought stages, additional restrictions apply including reduced watering days and prohibition of ornamental fountains.
Santa Paula operates its own municipal water system drawing from the Santa Paula Basin groundwater. The city's water conservation ordinance establishes permanent water-use restrictions: no watering between 10 AM and 5 PM (to reduce evaporation), no irrigating impervious surfaces, no allowing water to run off onto sidewalks or streets, and no washing vehicles with a running hose (automatic shut-off nozzle required). During declared drought stages, the city may implement additional restrictions including limiting irrigation to 2–3 designated days per week, prohibiting ornamental fountains without recirculating systems, and requiring landscape irrigation efficiency audits for large users. The city promotes conversion from turf to drought-tolerant landscaping consistent with Santa Paula's agricultural and native plant heritage.
First violation results in a written warning. Second violation within 12 months carries a $100 fine. Third violation: $200 fine. Fourth and subsequent: $500 fine per occurrence. During declared Stage 3 or 4 drought, water service may be flow-restricted for chronic violators.
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