Turlock Municipal Code Art. 3 Water Conservation Schedule And Prohibitions

All users of water within the City limits of the City of Turlock are subject to the following regulations:

(a) Outdoor landscape watering is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

(b) From March 1st to October 31st addresses which end with an odd number are authorized to water on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.

(c) From March 1st to October 31st addresses which end with an even number are authorized to water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

(d) No watering is permitted on Monday.

(e) Winter outdoor landscape watering schedule shall be as follows: from November 1st to February 28th outdoor landscape watering is only permitted on Saturday for addresses which end with an even number and Sunday for addresses which end with an odd number.

(724-CS, Enacted, 03/26/1991; 746-CS, Amended, 08/13/1991; 849-CS, Amended, 04/26/1994; 1209-CS, Amended, 06/25/2015; 1222-CS, Amended, 05/12/2016; 1286-CS, Amended, 06/22/2021)

(a) Newly planted lawns may be allowed daily watering only until the second mowing has been completed upon notification of the Municipal Services Department prior to planting.

(b) The washing down or hosing of recreational vehicles, sidewalks, gutters, outside structures, or other exterior surfaces without prior written consent of the Municipal Services Director or his designee is prohibited and a violation of this chapter. Sweeping or brushing is required unless prior approval for water use is obtained.

(c) The filling of wading pools is permitted, but "slip-n-slides" and other recreational activities requiring a constant flow of water are prohibited.

(d) The washing of vehicles at a residence is allowed only if a quick-acting automatic positive shut-off valve is used and in proper operating condition and is limited to one (1) such washing per week per vehicle during designated watering days and times.

(724-CS, Enacted, 03/26/1991; 1209-CS, Amended, 06/25/2015)