On November 1, 2013<\/b> there is a change to the water restrictions. From November1-March 31 each year of Stage 3 water restrictions, irrigation systems for landscape\/lawn watering changes from once per week watering, TO once every two weeks watering<\/b>. This is due to needing seasonal adjustments to watering, as it is not necessary to water once per week. Normally, our late fall\/winter precipitation rate is sufficient to keep our dormant landscape alive without supplemental irrigation, and only if abnormally dry to we need to water.\u00a0 I have attached the flyer that will be mailed next week to all residents and commercial properties in Allen for use in planning.<\/p>\n
Please remember: There is not additional watering allowed for new landscaping or sod replacement in existing neighborhoods during Stage 3 with spray irrigation systems-only the day designated is allowed for watering with sprinklers for lawn areas. Any cool season grass species is prohibited in the City of Allen, and never is overseeding with a cool season grass allowed. Soaker hoses or drip systems are allowed to water additional (if needed) for trees within a 10 foot radius of its trunk, shrubs, or foundations only during Stage 3.<\/b><\/p>\n
Several residents have requested water variances for watering sod that their HOA sent letters to replace sod. During Stage 3 water restrictions, additional lawn watering will not be granted variances, and is not allowed in existing homes. ONLY new construction will be granted a 30 day watering variance.<\/p>\n
If you need additional information, please let me know.<\/p>\n
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Gail Donaldson<\/b><\/p>\n
Water Conservation Manager<\/b><\/p>\n
City of Allen<\/b><\/p>\n
305 Century Parkway<\/b><\/p>\n
Allen, TX 75013<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
On November 1, 2013 there is a change to the water restrictions. From November1-March 31 each year of Stage 3 water restrictions, irrigation systems for landscape\/lawn watering changes from once per week watering, TO once every two weeks watering. This is due to needing seasonal adjustments to watering, as it is not necessary to water … <\/p>\n