A. Permanent: The following water conservation measures are in effect at all times:
1. Watering Hours And Duration: Except for testing an irrigation system for a reasonable period of time, watering is prohibited between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) P.M. However, watering is permitted at any time if a handheld hose is used, equipped with a nozzle that automatically shuts off when released, or when a handheld container or a drip irrigation system is used.
2. Excessive Water Flow Or Runoff: Watering in a manner that results in overspray or excessive runoff onto paved or hardscaped areas is prohibited.
3. Washing Hard Or Paved Surfaces: Washing of hard or paved surfaces, including walkways, driveways, parking areas, and patios, is prohibited except when necessary to alleviate safety or sanitary hazards or as surface preparation for the application of any architectural coating or painting. All such permitted washing must be done by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off device, a low-volume, high-pressure cleaning machine, or a low-volume high-pressure water broom.
4. Obligation To Fix Leaks: Leaks in distribution, irrigation, or plumbing systems must be promptly corrected after discovery, and in no event more than seventy two (72) hours after receiving notice from the District.
5. Water Fountains And Decorative Water Features: Water fountains and decorative water features must have a water recirculation system.
6. Limits On Washing Vehicles: Washing any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat or any other vehicle is restricted to the use of a hand-held bucket or similar container or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device.
7. Drinking Water Served Upon Request: The Oak Tree Country Club, Mulligan Room, and any other establishments where food or drinks are sold are prohibited from providing drinking water to any customer unless expressly requested.
8. Restaurants Required To Use Water Conserving Spray Valves: The Oak Tree Country Club, Mulligan Room, and any other food service establishment must utilize water conserving nozzles on pre-rinse spray valves.
9. Prohibited Water Uses: Outdoor watering and landscape irrigation with potable water is prohibited within forty eight (48) hours of a measurable rainfall. As used in this section, "measurable rainfall" means at least one-quarter inch (1/4") of rain in the District within a 24-hour period as measured by the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) Weather Station 125 located in Arvin or such other weather station as may subsequently be identified by the District and the information posted on the District's website.
B. Stage One Condition (10 Percent Reduction Goal): The following water conservation measures apply during a declared stage one condition:
1. Watering Days: Outdoor watering and landscape irrigation with potable water is limited to four (4) days per week and is restricted to Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
C. Stage Two Condition (20 Percent Reduction Goal): During a stage two condition, the following water conservation measures will apply:
1. Watering Days: Outdoor watering and landscape irrigation with potable water is limited to three (3) days per week. Watering days will be determined by the last number of the account address. Addresses ending with an even number will be permitted to water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only. Addresses ending with an odd number will be permitted to water on Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.
2. Construction Water: Construction water for grading and compacting may be used at any time, provided the water is from a source other than the District potable water system.
D. Stage Three Condition (30 Percent Reduction Goal): During a stage three condition, all the applicable provisions of stage one and two conditions will apply, except as revised by this subsection, and the following additional water conservation measures will apply:
1. Watering Days: Outdoor watering and landscape irrigation with potable water is permitted only two (2) days per week. Watering days will be determined by the last number of the account address. Addresses ending with an even number will be permitted to water on Tuesday and Friday only. Addresses ending with an odd number will be permitted to water on Monday and Thursday only.
2. High Volume Users: All high volume users (defined as over 4,000 cubic feet per month) must submit to the District a water use conservation plan intended to achieve at least a thirty percent (30%) overall reduction in water use in comparison to the applicable time period designated by the District. The plan must be submitted to the District within ten (10) business days of notice by the District of the declaration of a stage three condition. (Ord. 17-245, 3-23-2017)