Water Conservation Ordinance Revisions
Summary
The commission advanced new water-saving rules that ban watering non-functional grass, fill limits for large artificial lakes, and restrictions on decorative water fountains.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners with non-functional turf may incur conversion costs, potentially offset by city rebates.
The entire Flagstaff community through improved long-term water conservation and aquifer protection.
Owners of properties with decorative turf or exempted water bodies facing regulatory restrictions.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Water Commission — September 17, 2026
Staff and commissioners discussed updates to the water conservation code, including tighter rules on non-functional turf, decorative lakes, reclaimed water, and potential increases to violation fines.
City Council Meeting - FINAL — September 15, 2026
Water services staff proposed expanding water conservation rules to regulate reclaimed water use, restrict decorative water features and future amenity lakes, and provide relief from HOA lawn mandates.
Water Commission — June 18, 2026
Staff announced that the proposed water conservation ordinance has been pulled from the council docket for further legal review regarding amenity lakes and HOA lawn maintenance requirements.
Water Commission — March 19, 2026
The commission advanced new water-saving rules that ban watering non-functional grass, fill limits for large artificial lakes, and restrictions on decorative water fountains.
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