Water Restrictions Water Restrictions

Watering Schedule for 2026RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 11A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTE
VISTA, COLORADO ESTABLISHING WATERING RESTRICTIONS ON SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND LAWN IRRIGATION

WHEREAS, the City of Monte Vista Municipal Code Section 10-3-140
Sprinkling Restrictions allows the City Council to establish restrictions for the use of water for irrigation or sprinkling purposes; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Resolution No. 07-2021 should be
renewed to continue in 2026; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish water restrictions and also desires said restrictions to be as simple as possible to enact for residents; and

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Monte Vista;

1. Deems it necessary to place restrictions on water for the use of irrigation or sprinkling; and the restrictions will be that;
a. Odd-numbered addresses can be watered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of each week; and
b. Even-numbered addresses can be watered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; and
c. NO watering on Sunday of each week. and,
d. NO watering between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.
2. Hand watering will be allowed for flower gardens and to establish grass for no longer than 20 minutes except during the no watering days and times.
3. The duration of the restrictions shall be enforced from April 2, 2026 and will be re-evaluated at the June 4 th City Council meeting to determine if restrictions shall continue or shall be strengthened; and
4. Authorizes Gigi Dennis, Monte Vista City Manager, to enforce said restriction as per the Code.