Historic Kenwood

OK, I am going to be a whiner...I'll admit it now. There is a neighbor at the end of our block that is CONSTANTLY watering his yard in the middle of the day. I would guess 3-5 times a week, and not at night. I know we are on a one day watering restriction, in the evenings. Today, the sprinklers were on the the middle of the rain. Yes, I am jealous because their yard is becoming greener and greener and mine is just leaves and dirt. Does anyone know what our watering days are, and if I can do anything anonymously? We've already had a few run-ins with them because of their vicious cat-eating dog. I'd rather not tip my hat....any suggestions?

Watering Offender

Why not report him to the city? You can call 893-7761. Anyone watering that needs to be cited.

I don't see your concern as being a ''whiner''. You have a legitimate problem. This is what this site is all about.

By carol

Restrictions

Amy-
Before you go reporting him to the city, you can make sure he is violating the current restrictions by checking the City of St. Pete website. There, you can find out the exact water restrictions (there is a link to the site on the main page of the Kenwood site). I pasted some of these for you. They update the restrictions so you have to check once in a while to see what's currently in effect. Maybe he has reclaimed water?? Is his landscaping new? He might have obtained a variance. Maybe none of this is the case and he's just violating the restrictions. In any case, it's good to be informed before making any calls. Diane :)
Irrigation with Potable and Well (non-potable) Water:
House numbers ending in an even number or the letters A-M may irrigate on Tuesdays only. House numbers ending in an odd number, letters N-Z or those with no address may irrigate only on Sunday. Irrigation is allowed between the hours of 5-9 AM and/or 7-11 PM.

A variance may be obtained to irrigate new sod and landscape plants for an establishment period of 30 days. 50 % of your landscape must be new plantings to qualify. To obtain a temporary variance call Public Utilities at 893-7261. Only one variance is allowed within a six month period, no extensions will be granted.

Irrigation with Reclaimed Water:
House numbers ending in an even number or the letters A-M may irrigate on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday only. House numbers ending in an odd number, letters N-Z or those with no address may irrigate only on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
A variance may be obtained to irrigate new sod and landscape plants for an establishment period of 30 days. 50 % of your landscape must be new plantings to qualify. To obtain a temporary variance call Public Utilities at 893-7261. Only one variance is allowed within a six month period, no extensions will be granted.

Southwest Florida Water Management District Regional Restrictions Currently In Effect:
For additional information and details on specific restrictions refer to the District Fact Sheets located on the web at www.swfwmd.state.fl.us

An automatic shut-off device must be used at all times for hand watering landscape plants

Cleaning and maintenance of an irrigation system is limited to once a week, an attendant must be present

Watering-in of lawn chemicals within District guidelines

An automatic shut-off nozzle must be used at all times for car and vehicle washing

(The City of St. Petersburg is encouraging its residents to keep car and vehicle washing to a minimum)

Pressure washing and washing of decks, patios, driveways, sidewalks and other non pervious surfaces other than for public health and safety
Pressure washing and washing of buildings for purposes of paint preparation or health and safety reasons

All schools, government facilities, public institutions, commercial, industrial and mining establishments shall use best management practices for water use activities that are essential to their operation and temporarily curtail all water use activities that are not essential to their operation

All schools, government facilities and other public institutions shall eliminate the use of any fountain or other water feature that does not recycle water and does not provide a necessary water quality benefit


By Diane