Just a reminder we are still under water restrictions for irrigation, with an odd/even schedule see attached ordinance Violations enforced ![](/static/Citizen-24_02_1/img/public/msg_expiration.png)
Flowers and shrubs on properties having hand-held boses equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle are permitted to be watered as needed.
[5) "Common areas," which shall be defined as an area within or related to a site, including but not limited to passive or recreation lots, median strips, or open space, intended for the use or enjoyment of residents, may be watered on even dates.
Common areas shall specifically include (but are not limited to) any property owned and
maintained by a homeowners' association.
(b) The following uses shall be exempt from the odd/even requirement:
(1) Use of water from private wells, lakes, streams or any source other than the municipal water system.
(2) Use of water for agricultural application.
(3) Use of water by a business engaged in the sale of plants, shrubs, trees, sod, etc., or landscaping services that require daily watering.
(4] Use of water for newly planted landscaping, for a period of time not to exceed 30 days from the date of installation.
(5) Use of water for fire suppression and protection.
(6] Use of water approved and authorized by the Division.
(7) Customers of the water system, using water from private wells, lakes, streams or
with this requirement will result in penalties established elsewhere in this Code.'
(3) This sensor installation provision shall apply to all irrigation systems installed after the effective date of this subsection.
K. [Added 2-22-1994 by Ord." No. 1994-8; amended
5-19-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-13; 4-19-2000 by Ord. No.
2000-7] Water conservation and emergency management regulations. The following regulations shall be enforced and subject to fines established under § 121-6:
(1) Stage 1. For the period of May 1 through September 30 of each year, the following water conservation regulations shall be in effect:
(a) The use of public water for irrigation shall be - limited to an odd/even schedule according to date and the users' house number.
(1) The use of public water for irrigation shall be limited to six hours per day, from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, in accordance with the odd/even schedule as set forth in Stage 1, above.
system, shall post a sign, visible from the street, stating the source of the water being used for irrigation purposes.
The use of public water for irrigation and exterior water use shall not be permitted as follows:
[1) During periods of precipitation.
(2) To apply or to excessively run off, directly or indirectly, onto street surfaces, driveways or other impervious surfaces, except when authorized by the Division.
(2) Stage 2. Whenever conditions create, or threaten to create, a water emergency, the Township Manager or the Manager's designated representative shall bave the authority to enact the following regulations:
(a) There shall be no permitted use of public water for irrigation or other exterior water uses, unless such use falls within § 121-3K(1)(b) exemptions.
(3) Stage 3. Whenever the State of New Jersey enacts a water emergency, under the authority of the Water Supply Management Act, N.J.S.A. 58:1a-1 et seg., and the Emergency Water Supply Allocation Plan Regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:19A-1.1 et seg.), the Township Manager or the Manager's designated representative shall enforce said regulations.
Address/Location
Medford Township Police
91 Union St
Medford, NJ 08055
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-654-7511