
Tree Disease / Pest Control – to treat a tree for diseases or to control pests.Īustin Water might approve other plants that are low or very low water use once established.Medical / Disability – for a documented medical hardship or qualifying disability.Income – for businesses whose primary source of income depends on using water outside of the watering schedule.Health / Safety – to maintain the health, safety, well-being or cleanliness of the public or environment.Environmental – to protect an endangered plant, animal, aquatic species, or critical environmental feature.Large Property – for large residential or commercial property that cannot be completely watered under the current watering schedule (does not apply to new xeriscape landscape projects).New Xeriscape Landscape – for a newly installed xeriscape landscape design that requires a special watering schedule.See our frequently asked questions for more details. Variances are granted on a case-by-case basis and applicants must continue to follow current watering restrictions until the variance request is approved. All variance requests must be submitted using the application forms below. In limited situations, a variance from water restrictions may be granted. and midnightĬommercial power/pressure washing equipmentmust meet efficiency requirements Patio misters at commercial properties ( including restaurants and bars) may only operate between 4 p.m. Restaurants may not serve water unless requested by a customer Washing vehicles at home is permitted with an auto shut-off hose or bucketĬharity car washes may only be held at a commercial car wash

to midnightĪutomatic Irrigation - one day per week - midnight to 8 a.m. Hose-end Sprinklers - one day per week - midnight to 10 a.m. to midnight ( Residential customers may also water a second day with a hose-end sprinkler) to midnightĪutomatic Irrigation - one day per week - midnight to 8 a.m. Hose-end Sprinklers - two days per week - midnight to 10 a.m. The City of Austin is currently in Stage 1 Drought Water Use Restrictions.
