A. Permanent Water Use Restrictions; Exceptions:
1. The following permanent water use restrictions are in effect at all times. It shall be unlawful to:
a. Water or irrigate, or allow watering or irrigation of any outdoor plant on private property or parkways other than between the hours of five o'clock (5:00) P.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. As used in this article, "plants" shall include plants, flowers, lawns, shrubs and trees. Outdoor plants may also be referred to as "outdoor landscaping".
b. Water or irrigate, or allow watering or irrigation of outdoor landscaping in a manner that causes or allows water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter, ditch or adjacent property.
c. Apply potable water to outdoor landscaping during, and within forty eight (48) hours after, measurable rainfall, which includes at a minimum any amount of rainfall that generates run-off or puddles.
d. Use, or allow the use of, potable water in decorative water features, including but not limited to fountains, pools, ponds, cascades, waterfalls, and streams, that do not recirculate the water.
e. Allow a loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system. A water user shall have the obligation to repair any such breaks, leaks, or other malfunctions within seven (7) days of notification by the Beverly Hills Public Works Department unless the Director of Public Works or their designee makes other arrangements with the water user.
f. Serve, or allow service of, drinking water to a customer 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.
g. Fail to provide written notice to all hotel or motel patrons of their right to refrain from being provided with laundered towels and linens on a daily basis. The notice shall consist of clear language and shall be prominently displayed in each room at all times.
h. Fail to abide by any State law or regulation concerning water conservation.
2. All washdown activities are prohibited at all times, except as follows:
a. Washdown of the exterior of vehicles in residential areas with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or with an alternative plan that promotes water conservation and is first approved in writing by the Director of Public Works.
b. Washdown of the exterior of vehicles as part of a commercial enterprise with the use of a reclaimed water system (a system that initially uses potable water and then collects the runoff, treats the runoff, and uses the runoff for nonpotable uses for multiple cycles) that promotes water conservation and achieves at least a twenty percent (20%) reduction of water consumption and is first approved in writing by the Director of Public Works. Vehicles (including garbage trucks and those used to transport food) that are required to have exteriors washed pursuant to State laws or regulations are exempt from this regulation.
c. Washdown of residential buildings and other structures with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or with a reclaimed water system. Washdown can be performed no more than four (4) times a year.
d. Washdown of commercial buildings with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or with a reclaimed water system. Washdown can be performed no more than two (2) times per month for retail, office and commercial building frontages, provided that washdown may be performed more than two (2) times per month, but no more than necessary, to comply with health and safety laws and regulations for the building frontages of establishments that offer food and/or beverages to customers.
e. Washdown, or allow the washdown of, residential sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios, and alleys except where necessary to alleviate health and safety hazards, and then only with a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container.
f. Washdown of sidewalks for retail, office, and commercial buildings with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or use of a reclaimed water system. Washdowns can be performed no more than two (2) times per month for sidewalks adjoining establishments that offer food and/or beverages to customers, provided that washdown may be performed more than two (2) times per month, but no more than necessary, to comply with health and safety laws and regulations.
g. Washdown of outdoor pavement areas of food establishments with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or use of a reclaimed water system. Washdowns can be performed no more than necessary to comply with health and safety laws and regulations. As used herein, "pavement" means and includes, but is not limited to, ground covering of concrete, stone, brick, tile, or similar substance. (Ord. 18-O-2761, eff. 11-16-2018)