ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Orange County commissioners want to limit Saint Augustine grass it in the county.

The commissioners voted earlier this week to start working on a new ordinance that could either ask homeowners to sell their grass back to the county or provide an incentive to homeowners to reduce water usage.

Commissioners say Saint Augustine grass takes too much water to keep it green. Orange County had even considered banning it from new developments.

Now, Orange County is developing a broader ordinance that would encourage everyone to replace it with different grass.

The plan would offer incentives to homeowners who either cutback on water use or sell their Saint Augustine grass to the county. The county would offer free audits to businesses.

"People just pour tons of water on their lawns," said landscaper John Madison.

Madison says the problem is not just thirsty grass; it's over-watering and sloppy maintenance.

"They have messed up irrigation systems. Timers are wrong. Heads aren't set up right," Madison said.

Madison also says that a piece of Zoysia or Saint Augustine needs 25 fluid ounces water per day. A piece of Bahia grass, the same size, needs a quarter of what the Augustine grass needs.

"A lot of Bahia is mixed with other grass. It's basically your cow pasture grass," he said.

It's also the cheapest grass residents can buy.

Madison said residents may need ordinances to save water to help them make their lawns more efficient.

"There's so much waste. It's unbelievable," said Madison.

The watering restrictions are the same across Orange County no matter what kind of grass a homeowner has.

Even-numbered addresses may water only on Thursday and Sunday. Odd-numbered addresses may water on Wednesday and Saturday.

Residents are never supposed to water between 10:00am to 4:00pm.