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New Lawns
(Sod, Plugs & Other Turfgrass Material)
Establishment Period Irrigation Exemption
Proof of new lawn material may be faxed to (727) 724-1566
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New turfgrass may be watered for a 60-day total establishment period
- Any new lawn and landscaping projects should be postponed for the duration of this declaration.
- From day 1 to day 30, new or replacement turfgrass may be watered every day of the week
- From day 31 to day 60, new or replacement turfgrass may be watered every other day.
- Even addresses on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Odd addresses on Monday,Wednesday and Saturday
- Only during authorized hours
- Isolated to new lawn area only
- Exemption begins on the day of installation
- On the day of installation, new turfgrass may be watered once without regard to the allowable watering times
New plant materials may be watered for a 60-day total establishment period
- Any new lawn and landscaping projects should be postponed for the duration of this declaration.
- From day 1 to day 30, new or replacement landscaping may be watered every day of the week
- From day 31 to day 60, new or replacement landscaping may be watered 3 days per week
- Even addresses only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Odd addresses only on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Only during authorized hours
- Isolated to new lawn area only
- Exemption begins on the day of installation
- On the day of installation, new plant material may be watered once without regard to the allowable watering times
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New Landscaping
(Plants & Shrubs)
Establishment Period Irrigation Exemption
Proof of new lawn material may be faxed to (727) 724-1566
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| Pressure Washing |
Is allowed for preparation for painting or maintenance. Annual pressure washing is allowed as part of a planned maintenance program to maintain a warranty or prevent a "slip and fall" hazard. Aesthetic concerns, even those raised by an HOA in accordance with its deed restrictions, do not constitute a necessary purpose. |
| Aesthetic Fountains and Water Falls |
Restricted operation for 8 hours a day and hours must be clearly posted. Includes aeration of storm water ponds.
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| Washing Windows, buildings & Mobile Homes |
Not specifically prohibited. Low volume methods must be used |
| Washing Sidewalks & Driveways |
Prohibited |
| Washing Vehicles, Cars, Boats, Boat Motors & recreational Vehicles |
- Restricted to only one washing per week and fundraiser events are allowed.
- If your house number ends in an even number then you may wash your vehicle on Tuesday or Saturday
- If your house number ends in an odd number then you may wash your vehicle on Wednesday or Sunday
- Low volume methods only, such as a hand-held hose equipped with a self canceling nozzle
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| Trees, Shrubs, Flower & Vegetable Gardens |
Hand watering allowed as needed between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm only. Shutoff nozzle or other water efficient device must be used. |
| Lawn Chemicals |
Irrigation to water-in necessary lawn chemicals is allowed when specified by the manufacturer's label recommendations or when required by law. Chemical applications must be watered during authorized watering hours. regularly designated irrigation days should be used when possible. |
| Hand-watering Lawns |
Only on designated days. Currently, there are no approved low-volume irrigation devices for use on Florida lawns |
| Over-seeding |
Seeding with temporary grass to improve winter color does not qualify for establishment period exemption |
| Low-volume Irrigation Devices |
Approved devices (such as micro-irrigation bubblers, soaker hoses or drip tubing) are not restricted to specific days or times of operation. |
| Verti-cutting |
The lawn may be watered once a day, within designated hours, for up to two weeks after the procedure is accomplished
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| Wasteful & Unnecessary Use of Water |
Prohibited in accordance with Chapter 40D-21.601(2), Florida Administrative Code.
The following wasteful and unnecessary water uses are prohibited.
- Allowing water to flow from an unattended hose
- Hand-watering a lawn on a restricted day or more than once a day, except when used for spot treatment
- Hosing down a driveway or solid surface when a dry method could be used or hosing down a structure when a dry method could be used
- Allowing water to flow from a broken sprinkler head, outdoor faucet, malfunctioning plumbing or irrigation system after receiving verbal or written notice
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