What are the restrictions on lawn sprinkling?
The Evanston City Code imposed the following restrictions on watering of lawns: 7-12-14-2: RESTRICTIONS ON LAWN SPRINKLING AND OTHER WATER USES: (A) Commencing from May 15 through September 15 of each year, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use water for the sprinkling or irrigation of lawns or gardens on weekdays (Monday through Friday) between the hours of ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. and four o’clock (4:00) P.M. Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and all weekends are excluded. (B) An exception to the above specified limits for lawn sprinkling is granted for a period of ten (10) consecutive days for watering of newly laid sod or freshly sown seeds (for new lawns). (C) Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this section shall be fined according to the schedule provided in section 7-12-17 of the Evanston City Code. (D) In the event of an emergency water shortage the city manager or his agent or designee shall have the power to temporarily
