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Lawn & Landscape Irrigation Restrictions
As a wholesale water customer of Fort Worth, the twice a week watering schedule listed below is in effect year-round for the City of Roanoke. For questions about watering, please call 817-491-6099.
Watering Assignments
The City of Roanoke irrigation ordinance limits outdoor watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler to a maximum of 2 assigned days per week for all customers. Residential customers whose addresses end in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) are permitted to water lawn and landscapes only on Sundays and Thursdays. Addresses ending in even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8 or 0) may water on Saturdays and Wednesdays only. Non-residential customers, including apartments, businesses, parks and common areas, can water only on Tuesday and Fridays. No watering is allowed on Mondays.
Time of Day Restriction
Exceptions
- Lawns and landscaping may be watered on any day, at any time, by handheld hose, drip irrigation, a soaker hose or tree bubbler. (The intent of this measure is to allow for the protection of structural foundations, trees, and other high value landscape materials).
- A City of Roanoke Director or official designee may grant variances to allow for establishment of hydromulch, grass sod, or grass seed for new lawns.
Irrigation Schedule
Water Conservation Measures
- Hotels, restaurants and bars are encouraged to serve water only upon request.
- It's discouraged to establish new turf and a variance is required to do so.
- No hosing of buildings or other structures for purposes other than fire protection is allowed.
- Residents are encouraged to avoid hosing of paved areas, such as:
- Driveways
- Parking lots
- Sidewalks
- Vehicle washing is limited to the use of hand-held buckets and a hose with a positive shutoff valve. Vehicles may be washed at any time at a car wash.