Watering Exemption Permit

*Not in effect until May 1, 2025
*You will be now able to apply online for a watering exemption permit starting April 24, 2025

Watering exemption permits issued for Stage 1 of the Water Use Restriction General Order are for: 

• Newly established Lawns either by seeding or the laying of new sod or turf
• Nematode Treatment for European Chafer Beetle Control

Documentation is required for these treatments, including a receipt of purchase of seed, sod, and/or nematodes to apply for a permit.

No new permits issued or renewed after Stage 1.

Permit enables the subject property owner to water their new lawn and landscaping every day for a period of three weeks in accordance with the expiry date noted but is restricted to morning hours between:

• 5:00 am to 7:00 am for automatic watering 
• 6:00 am to 9:00 am for manual watering

Watering exemption permits can be issued 1 week in advance of the issuance date.