Layton Water Restrictions 2026
Davis County · Utah
Published:
Restrictions Active - Stage 1 - Weber Basin 20% Reduction + May 15 Start
2
Days/Week
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
Warning first offense; $100+ for repeat violations
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd addresses | Tuesday & Thursday |
| Even addresses | Wednesday & Friday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Layton City and Weber Basin Water Conservancy District have declared a delayed 2026 irrigation season. Residents must NOT turn on sprinkler systems or use outdoor water before May 15, 2026. After May 15: 2 days/week, no watering between 10am and 6pm.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle allowed for new plantings before May 15.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Warning first offense; $100+ for repeat violations
First-offense violations receive a written warning. Repeat violations within the same season face escalating fines starting at $100. Both the May 15 irrigation start date and the post-May 15 schedule are enforced.
Citations begin April 2026 (irrigation begins May 15, 2026)🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Utah law (SB 152, 2022) prohibits HOAs from penalizing homeowners for replacing turf with water-wise landscaping or for following municipal water restrictions.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the Layton City / Weber Basin Water Conservancy District's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Layton City and Weber Basin Water Conservancy District declared a delayed 2026 irrigation season, residents must NOT turn on sprinkler systems or use outdoor water before May 15, 2026. This applies to both culinary water and Weber Basin secondary water customers. The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is implementing a 20% water allocation reduction for the entire 2026 season due to record-low snowpack (8.4 inches at March peak, half of normal). After May 15: follow the standard 2-day/week schedule with no watering 10am–6pm. Monitor weberwater.com and layton.gov/water for weekly updates.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Layton area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Layton Water Restrictions
6 tips tailored for Layton homeowners during Stage 1 - Weber Basin 20% Reduction + May 15 Start restrictions.
DO NOT turn on sprinkler systems or use outdoor water before May 15, 2026, this is the single most important Layton 2026 rule.
After May 15: odd addresses Tue/Thu, even addresses Wed/Fri. No watering between 10am and 6pm any day.
Layton's Kentucky Bluegrass lawns will green up later than usual due to the May 15 start, this is expected and the lawn will recover normally once watering resumes.
Check weberwater.com weekly for any change to the May 15 start date or schedule.
Convert non-functional turf to drought-tolerant landscaping, Weber Basin rebates up to $1.25 per square foot through Utah Water Savers.
Hand watering of new plantings, trees, and shrubs is allowed before May 15 with a shut-off nozzle.
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