(A) Water Conservation Stage 2 is also referred to as a “Minimum Water Shortage” and applies during periods when a reasonable probability exists that the city will not be able to meet all of the water demands of its customers. Water Conservation Stage 2 may be caused by, but is not limited to, any or all of the following circumstances or events:
(1) A regional water supply shortage exists and a regional public outreach campaign is being implemented asking or requiring all persons to reduce water use;
(2) Groundwater wells are inoperable or unusable (such as by power outages, mechanical failure, or contamination);
(3) Alternative water supplies are limited or unavailable; and
(4) Groundwater levels or groundwater quality is approaching levels which may require augmentation of the groundwater basin or other actions necessary to protect the groundwater basin as prescribed by the California Department of Water Resources, the Department of Public Health, the State or Regional Water Quality Control Board, Riverside County, or some other regulatory body.
(B) The objective of the measures undertaken in Water Conservation Stage 2 is to reduce water system consumption within the city by 10% to 15% as determined and recommended by the General Manager.
(C) Except as otherwise provided in this section, all water conservation and drought response measures of Water Conservation Stage 1 shall be in full force and effect during Water Conservation Stage 2. Upon declaration of a Water Conservation Stage 2 by the General Manager, implementation by the city and publication of notice, the following water conservation and drought response measures shall apply:
(1) The city shall determine the base year consumption amount. Water customers shall reduce their water consumption by ten to fifteen percent, as determined and recommended by the General Manager, from the base year consumption amount for the duration of Water Conservation Stage 2. Provided, however, the base year consumption amount for any subsequent fiscal year shall be determined by the city as appropriate in the event that the city is required to continue the Water Conservation Stage 2 for more than 12 months.
(2) Lawns and/or ground covers may be watered and landscaping may be irrigated, including construction meter irrigation, for a maximum of 20 minutes per day only during the following designated watering windows and designated days:
(a) Except as specified in division (C)(2)(d), lawns and/or ground cover may be watered and landscaping may be irrigated for properties with odd number street addresses, parks and the public right-of-ways, only on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.;
(b) Except as specified in division (C)(2)(d), lawns and/or ground cover may be watered and landscaping may be irrigated for properties with even number street addresses only on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.;
(c) Except as specified in division (C)(2)(d), watering lawns and/or ground cover and irrigating landscaping is prohibited on Fridays and on any day of the week outside of the designated watering windows set forth in divisions (C)(2)(a) and (b) hereof; and
(d) Notwithstanding (C)(2)(a), (b) and (c), a government agency may water lawns and/or ground cover and irrigate landscaping on three days per week of the agency's choosing, only between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.
(3) All irrigation timers shall be adjusted to comply with the provisions of division (C)(2) hereof.
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of division (C)(2), the use of reclaimed water to irrigate fruit trees, lawns and ground covers, and ornamental trees and shrubs is permitted on any day and at any time. Reclaimed water shall not be permitted to run into city streets or the city storm water conveyance system.
(5) All open hoses shall be equipped with automatic, positive, shut-off nozzles.
(6) All swimming pools, spas, ponds, and fountains shall be equipped with re-circulating pumps.
(7) All plumbing leaks, improperly adjusted sprinklers, or other water conduits/fixtures that require repair or adjustment shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the city.
(8) No person shall use water to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios, or other paved or hard surface areas, except to alleviate immediate fire or sanitation hazards.
(9) No person shall allow water to leave his or her property by drainage onto adjacent properties or public or private roadways or streets due to excessive irrigation and/or uncorrected leaks.
(10) The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes and other types of mobile equipment, is permitted at any time with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic, positive, shut-off nozzle for quick rinses. Washing may be done at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash or commercial service station, or by a mobile car wash or on-site car wash using high pressure washing equipment.
(11) Use of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(12) All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their patrons except when specifically requested by the patrons.
(13) Construction operations receiving water from a construction meter or water truck shall not use water unnecessarily for any purpose other than those required by regulatory agencies. Construction projects requiring watering for new landscaping materials shall adhere to the designated irrigation requirements set forth in division (C)(2) hereof.
(Ord. 3199 § 5, 2015; Ord. 2996 § 2, 2009; Ord. 2962 § 2 (part), 2009.)