The City Council may, by resolution or ordinance, order the implementation of Water Reduction Plan II upon a finding, that an “Elevated Water Shortage” exists and the mandatory measures are necessary to address this shortage. An “Elevated Water Shortage” exists when, due to a prolonged drought, a declared “State of emergency” under California Government Code section 8558(b), or other water supply condition, a reduction in water use is necessary to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare. When the City Council orders the implementation of Water Reduction Plan II, all persons and entities within the City and all Customers outside of the City shall comply with the following:
.010 Each of the following actions is prohibited, except where necessary to address an immediate health and safety need, including fire mitigation requirements as determined by the City Fire Department or other fire authority with jurisdiction, or to comply with a term or condition in a permit issued by a state or federal agency:
.01 The application of potable water to outdoor ornamental landscaping or turf in a manner that causes runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures;
.02 The use of a hose that dispenses potable water to wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or device attached to it that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use;
.03 The application of potable water to driveways and Sidewalks;
.04 The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculating system;
.05 The failure to promptly repair all potable water leaks from indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures, including but not limited to sprinkler systems;
.06 The application of potable water to outdoor ornamental landscaping or turf between the hours of nine a.m. and six p.m., except as necessary for spot watering with a hose to maintain trees or plants (other than turf), and irrigation system maintenance and repairs;
.07 The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during or within forty-eight (48) hours after measurable rainfall; and
.08 The serving of potable 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.
.020 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 bathroom using clear and easily understood language.
.030 The application of potable water to outdoor ornamental landscaping or turf shall be limited to no more than three (3) days per week, except (a) as necessary for spot watering with a hose to maintain trees or plants (other than turf) and irrigation system maintenance or repairs; or (b) for a Large Landscape Area with an Alternative Compliance Plan. In connection with the foregoing, the application of potable water shall only occur on (a) Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday for odd-numbered street addresses; and (b) Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday for even-numbered street addresses. Street addresses ending in 1/2 or any fraction shall conform to the permitted uses for the last whole number in the address. In certain special circumstances, a person or entity may deviate from the foregoing designated days; provided that person obtains an Alternative Compliance Plan in accordance with Subsection .020 of Section 10.18.110. In addition to the foregoing, the application of potable water shall be limited to:
.01 No more than eight (8) minutes per permitted watering day per station for non-conserving nozzles (e.g., spray head sprinklers and bubblers);
.02 No more than fifteen (15) minutes per cycle and up to two (2) cycles per permitted watering day per station for high efficiency sprinkler nozzles; or
.03 No limitation on maximum water minutes per watering station per permitted water day for water efficient drip irrigation.
.040 For the avoidance of doubt, the term “plants” within Subsections .10 and .030 of Section 10.18.080 does not include turf. (Ord. 5204 § 1 (part); February 26, 1991: Ord. 6138 § 1 (part); April 14, 2009: Ord. 6332 § 2 (part); May 19, 2015.)