6.20.080 - Stage 2 mandatory restrictions on water use.

(a)

Stage 2 mandatory restrictions on water use may be adopted when the city determines, in its sole discretion that drought or other water supply conditions are such that prohibitions on water use beyond those prescribed by the stage 1 restrictions on water use are needed to reduce water consumption.

(b)

In addition to the prohibited uses of water outlined in Section 6.20.050, the following restrictions on water use are implemented when stage 2 mandatory restrictions on water use is in effect:

(1)

Outdoor irrigation restrictions.

a.

Irrigating ornamental landscapes with potable water is limited to no more than three days per week on a schedule established and posted by city or as follows:

1.

Water users with even-numbered addresses may irrigate on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

2.

Water users with odd-numbered addresses may irrigate on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

3.

Water users without a street address may irrigate on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

4.

Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, irrigation of special landscape areas or commercial nurseries may occur as needed, provided that the water user who wishes to irrigate a special landscape area or commercial nursery presents the City with a plan to achieve water use reductions commensurate with those that would be achieved by complying with foregoing restrictions.

b.

Irrigating ornamental landscape with potable water is prohibited during the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

c.

The foregoing restrictions do not apply to:

1.

Landscape irrigation zones that exclusively use drip irrigation systems and/or micro spray irrigation system;

2.

Irrigation of ornamental landscapes with the use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a continuously monitored hose which is fitted with an automatic shut-off nozzle or device attached to it that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use or monitored, or for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.

(2)

All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing fixture(s) or irrigation system(s) must be repaired within three business days of a written notification to repair the broken or defective plumbing fixture or irrigation system being delivered to the water user.

(3)

Using potable water for the following actions is prohibited:

a.

The application of potable water to driveways and sidewalks;

b.

The use of potable water in a water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculating system;

c.

The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within forty-eight hours after measurable rainfall;

d.

The serving of drinking water other than upon request in eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, cafes, cafeterias, bars, or other public places where food or drink are served and/or purchased;

e.

Irrigation of ornamental landscape on public street medians;

f.

Irrigation outside of newly constructed homes and buildings with potable water unless the potable water is delivered by a drip irrigation systems and/or micro spray irrigation system.

(4)

Operators of hotels and motels shall provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily. The hotel or motel shall prominently display notice of this option in each guest room using clear and easily understood language.

(5)

Re-filling and initial filling of single-family residential swimming pools or outdoor spas with potable water is prohibited, except to maintain required operating levels of existing pools and spas or as a result of completing structural repairs to the swimming pool or outdoor spa.

(6)

Filling or re-filling ornamental lakes or ponds with potable water is prohibited, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life, provided that such animals are of significant value and have been actively managed within the water feature prior to the implementation of any staged mandatory restrictions on water use.

(Ord. No. 667, § 1, 7-7-2015)