Laurel Lakes Association, Inc.

Owner Rules and Policy

The Laurel Lakes Association follows the Sarasota County Water Conservation Program Rules on Water Restrictions for Homes
Below are the guidelines;

Water Restrictions/ Community Irrigation Policy

All residents of unincorporated Sarasota County shall follow landscape and irrigation water restrictions. The restrictions apply to sources of water including well, pond, or utility system used for manual and automated irrigation systems except for low-volume Irrigation, spot treatment, residential drip lines, and soaker hoses.

1. Even numbered addresses (house numbers ending with 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) may water only on Tuesday.
2. Odd numbered addresses (house numbers ending with 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may water only Thursday.
3. The maximum amount of water applied is limited to three-quarters of an inch in each irrigation zone, on each allowable watering day, no longer than 40 mins per zone.
4. Fountains and waterfalls may operate only eight hours per day.
5. No special watering allowances will be granted for veritcutting or over-seeding.
6. During the Dry Periods (normally October - June) the HOA allows irrigation on both Tuesdays and Thursdays (twice a week) due to higher ground evaporation rates.
7. New or replacement lawns and landscaping.
   1. Watering may occur on the first day of installation any time of any day of the week.
   2. After the first day, new lawns may be irrigated any day for another 29 days, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
   3. On days 31 through 60, new lawns may be irrigated up to three times a week, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

Rain sensor shut-off devices are required for automated irrigation systems. 

In addition to the above information the Association recommends that owners follow Architectural Standards 4.04 concerning irrigation and maintenance.  All systems should be maintained and in proper working order at all times.  Failure to follow these rules may lead to violation letters and fines from the Association.