Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 87-7
Use of water restricted
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No person shall use or cause or permit others to use garden hoses, sprinklers or other appliances requiring the use of water supplied by the Village of Ocean Beach outside of any building for irrigation, gardening, cleaning or any other purpose, except for necessary municipal purposes, during any of the hours beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and ending at 7:00 p.m. on the following Sunday between June 15 and September 15 in any year or at any other time during periods of drought or water shortage.
Section 87-7 of Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 87 restricts outdoor water use during specific times of the week and year. From June 15 through September 15, no one may use garden hoses, sprinklers, or similar water-drawing appliances outside a building for irrigation, cleaning, or any other non-municipal purpose during the window that runs from 7:00 p.m. Friday through 7:00 p.m. Sunday. The same restriction also applies at any time outside that seasonal window whenever a drought or water shortage is declared, with an exception carved out only for necessary municipal purposes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Ocean Beach should be aware that § 87-7 of Chapter 87 prohibits outdoor water use via hoses, sprinklers, or similar appliances during the Friday-evening-to-Sunday-evening window between mid-June and mid-September, as well as during any declared drought or water shortage period. Compliant operators generally ensure that landscaping schedules, cleaning routines, and any tenant-facing amenities involving outdoor water are planned around these restricted hours. Keeping written records of watering schedules and communicating the restriction clearly to tenants or groundskeeping staff are practices commonly associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 § 87-7, tenants have a right to understand that outdoor water use—including garden hoses and sprinklers—is prohibited during the Friday 7:00 p.m. to Sunday 7:00 p.m. window from June 15 to September 15, and during any drought or water shortage period. If a landlord or property manager is directing or permitting outdoor water use that appears to violate this provision, tenants may consider documenting the activity and contacting the Village of Ocean Beach directly. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help clarify how this rule applies and what complaint avenues may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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