I find it funny that they impose restrictions and fines for water use regardless of where it comes from but yet they allow for more development of large communities.

Why put me on restriction and threaten fines but not put a hold on all new construction. More people, more water what’s the point of saving it. My lawn dies for more houses

Is there a fine for dead grass due to drought? It’s ironic that most will water a lawn to keep it beautiful only to have to mow it more using even more owner resources and cost (gas or electric charge mower or lawn service) and unless you’re selling your house it really does not add value to the home unless your going to sell it in the near future, IMO?

1. I have not heard of anyone being fined for watering outside of "recommended" watering days.

2. Your lawn will not die due to more homes being built. The combination of actual rainfall, and regular irrigation will give your lawn all the water it needs. Many people over-water, which is a problem in its own right. Your lawn will, however, die due to neglect.

On the contrary, the CDDs (I guess you could generically call them "The Villages") take a very active role in retention pond management. Water can, and is, moved from pond to pond depending on the situation at hand. You may have also noticed over the last couple of days that steps are being taken in anticipation of the heavy rains forecast for this weekend. Many championship golf courses have been running their water cannons for extended periods, and irrigation along many common areas has increased. This is to help draw down the pond levels in certain areas, because a few inches of rain can raise those pond levels in a hurry.

That's because they, for the most part, do provide a scenic, peaceful, and private view along with an abundance of wildlife. The also beat kissing lanais or walls.