Water use regulations.

Chandler City Code § 52-40

in effect

52-40. - Water use regulations. Upon adoption by the City Council of a resolution declaring a Stage Four Drought condition and for as long as that condition exists, the following water use regulations, and such other regulations as may be adopted by resolution, shall apply to all use of potable water that is provided by the City water supply system. The City of Chandler City Council shall have the authority to declare a Stage Four Drought when the Public Works and Utilities Director determines that there is a significant possibility that the City's water supplies needed to meet the following year's demand may be reduced if drought conditions are not reversed, and it is unlikely that the City will be able to deliver sufficient water to meet all demands. The public will be notified of a Stage Four Drought condition and mandatory water use regulations as further described in Section 52-42. A. Lawn, tree and shrub watering is restricted to once per week. The City Manager shall determine selected watering days for all users of City potable water. B. All landscape watering using City potable water may only be done between the hours of 9:00 p.m.—5:00 a.m. when potable water is used as the irrigation source. C. Use of outdoor water features using City potable water is prohibited. D. Use of outdoor water misters is prohibited. E. Auto/truck washing is allowed only at commercial facilities or with pail and hose with a shut off nozzle. F. Overseeding winter grass on City parks and facilities is prohibited. G. Other conservation measures as adopted by the City Council, needed to balance water demand with the available water supply. (Ord. No. 3498, § 1, 12-15-03; Ord. No. 4802, § 2(Exh., § 35), 4-26-18)

Source: City of Chandler, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTVIIIUT_CH52WASE_ARTVWAUSREDUSTFODR_52-40WAUSREFetched: 11/1/2026