Online Registration for Watering Exceptions
  • PLEASE TAKE NOTE : If it ever becomes necessary for the Town of Cary to temporarily ban automated irrigation for any reason, watering exception permits may be nullified without notice.
  • Exceptions will allow daily watering as needed to establish new seed, sod, or plugs
  • Exceptions will be for 45 days, beginning with the requested start date

    The length of the exception period takes into consideration delivery and weather delays that may influence the start date of your permit. Experts recommend new seed/sod be kept moist for three weeks.

  • Fescue exceptions are available from September 15 through November 15
  • Exceptions for warm season grasses such as Bermuda, zoysia, centipede, or St. Augustine are available April 15 through August 15
  • Newly constructed properties can receive an exception any time of the year
  • Customers will receive a reminder e-mail 3 days before the end of their requested exception period.  Those without access to the Internet will receive a phone call.
  • All current water and sewer rates apply as usual to the water consumed during the exception period.

Please complete and submit the registration form below, to receive an
exception to the Alternate Day Watering Ordinance. You will receive a
notification confirming your registration.










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First Name:*
Last Name:*
Phone:* ()-
Address*
City*
Zip:*
Email:*
Contact me by Phone:*
Watering Start Date:*    [00/00/2008]
New Construction:*
Type of Grass:*
Watering Source:*
Watering Area:*