§ 4.24.040. Reduced water usage.

STAGE 1 - ORDINANCE NO. 47, "Encouraging Water Use Efficiency"

This Stage (Ordinance No. 47 [Chapter 4.20 of this Code]) outlines mandatory prohibited water waste practices. Stage 1 remains in effect at all times and does not require the Board of Directors adopt a resolution for implementation.

STAGE 2 - WATER WATCH

A Stage 2 shortage may be declared when the Board of Directors determines that it is likely that the District will require customers to reduce their water usage by ten (10) percent from a time period determined by the District. In addition to Stage 1 measures, hours of watering are limited to 4 p.m. through 9 a.m., and are enacted by resolution of the Board.

Penalties for violating any of the above provisions will be assessed according to Section 4.24.050.

STAGE 3 - WATER ALERT

A Stage 3 shortage may be declared when the Board of Directors determines that it is likely that the District will require customers to reduce their water usage by fifteen (15) percent from a time period determined by the District. In addition to Stage 2 measures, limits may be applied to the number of days, frequency and duration of outdoor watering as determined by the District and enacted by Board resolution.

Penalties for violating any of the above provisions will be assessed according to Section 4.24.050.

STAGE 4 - CRITICAL WATER ALERT

A Stage 4 shortage may be declared when the Board of Directors determines that it is likely that the District will require customers to reduce their water usage by twenty (20) percent from a time period determined by the District. In addition to Stage 3 measures, limits may be applied to the number of days and frequency and duration of outdoor watering as determined by the District when Stage 4 is enacted by resolution of the Board.

Penalties for violating any of the above provisions will be assessed according to Section 4.24.050.

STAGE 5 - WATER EMERGENCY

A Stage 5 shortage may be declared when the Board of Directors determines that it is likely that the District will require customers to reduce their water usage by twenty-five (25) percent from a time period determined by the District. In addition to Stage 4 measures, limits may be applied to the number of days, frequency and duration of outdoor watering as determined by the District and enacted by Board resolution.

Penalties for violating any of the above provisions will be assessed according to Section 4.24.050.

STAGE 6 - SEVERE WATER EMERGENCY

A Stage 6 shortage may be declared when the Board of Directors determines that it is likely that the District will require customers to reduce their water usage by thirty-five (35) percent as a result from a catastrophic event, such as earthquake, loss of imported water supply, other natural disaster or severe drought conditions. In addition to Stage 5 measures, limits may be applied to the number of days, frequency and duration of outdoor watering as determined by the District and enacted by Board resolution. The following end-user prohibitions are also in effect under Stage 6:

a)

The irrigation with potable water on ornamental turf areas on public street medians.

b)

The irrigation with potable water of landscapes outside newly constructed homes and buildings in a manner inconsistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission.

Penalties for violating any of the above provisions will be assessed according to Section 4.24.050.

STAGE 7 - WATER CRISIS - CATASTROPHIC

A Stage 7 shortage may be declared when the Board of Directors determines that it is likely that the District will require customers to reduce their water usage by fifty (50) percent as a result from a catastrophic event, such as earthquake, loss of imported water supply or other natural disaster. In addition to Stage 6 measures, all non-essential outdoor water may be prohibited as determined by the District and enacted by resolution.

Additionally, the use of water for construction purposes shall be curtailed during a water emergency crisis with the exception that recycled water may be used for such purposes.

Penalties for violating any of the above provisions will be assessed according to Section 4.24.050.

(Ord. No. 48, § 4, 6-23-2009; Ord. No. 2015-5-1, § 4, 5-12-2015 )

Resolution No. 2015-5-3, § 3, adopted May 12, 2015 states, "The Board hereby declares a STAGE 6 - SEVERE WATER EMERGENCY and hereby establishes the restrictions and prohibitions as set forth below. The following actions are prohibited, except where necessary to address an immediate health and safety need or to comply with a term or condition in a permit issued by a state or federal agency:

(a) Applying water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or a structure is prohibited. Sprinklers shall be adjusted so that there is no runoff, overspray or excessive irrigation from the property;

(b) Using a hose to wash an automobile is prohibited except where the hose is equipped with a shut-off nozzle;

(c) Applying water to any hard surface including, but not limited to, driveways, sidewalks, and asphalt is prohibited. However, in the event there is a need to comply with health and safety requirements, paved areas may be hosed down with the use of a water-broom or water-efficient pressure washer using not more than 5 gallons per minute;

(d) Using potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature is prohibited, except where the water is part of a recirculating system;

(e) Leaks and broken sprinklers shall be repaired upon notification by the District.

(f) Restaurants will only serve water on request.

(g) Hotels will offer guests the option to not launder linen daily.

(h) Watering outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after a measurable rainfall is prohibited.

(i) The irrigation with potable water on ornamental turf areas on public street medians.

(j) The irrigation with potable water of landscapes outside newly constructed homes and buildings in a manner inconsistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission.

(k) Restrictions on the number of days of outdoor watering. All customers will be required to move to a three day a week schedule for outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with potable water as follows: Customers with addresses ending in even numbers may water Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Customers with addresses ending in odd numbers may water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Commercial, industrial and institutional customers shall be subject to the same schedule in regard to outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with potable water."

In addition, Section 6 states, "The Board may make a determination as to when it may be necessary to move to a further Stage, or a lesser Stage, under the District Code. Section 4.24.04 of the District Code provides that Stage 1 remains in effect at all times and does not require the Board to adopt a resolution for implementation."