Orange City Ordinance Prohibiting Use of Drinking Water for Non-Functional Turf

Original title: Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 10-26 prohibiting potable water from being used to irrigate areas of non-functional turf

Record date · June 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Orange City Council has passed an ordinance that bans the use of potable (drinking) water for irrigating areas. This measure is part of the city's water management regulations.

Why it matters

Residents and property owners in Orange City are now prohibited from using treated drinking water to irrigate non-functional grass areas, which may require changes to landscaping or irrigation practices.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Orange City property owners

Property owners must comply with the new restriction on using potable water for non-functional turf irrigation.

Directly affected

Orange City Council

The council is responsible for the adoption and enforcement of the new water usage ordinance.

Key Facts

Ordinance No. 10-26 has been passed by the Orange City Council.
The ordinance prohibits the use of potable water for the irrigation of non-functional turf.
The ordinance was introduced on June 10, 2026.
The document is filed under reference number 26-0374.

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The item was processed as a consent agenda item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered 'non-functional turf'?

The document does not provide a specific definition for ''; residents should consult the full text of Ordinance No. 10-26 or city code for the legal definition.

Does this ban apply to all grass?

The ordinance specifically prohibits using for 'non-functional' turf; it does not explicitly ban all irrigation, but restricts the type of water used for specific types of landscaping.

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