(A) Irrigation of new and established landscaping with reclaimed wastewater shall not be restricted. Low-volume irrigation of new and established landscaping shall not be restricted. Handwatering using a self-canceling nozzle shall not be restricted.
(B) Irrigation of established lawns and landscaping for purposes of watering-in insecticides, fungicides and herbicides, where watering-in is required by the manufacturer or by federal, state or local laws shall not be restricted.
(C) The operation of irrigation systems for cleaning and maintenance purposes shall be limited to the minimum necessary to maintain efficient operation of the system and each irrigation system zone may be tested not more than once each week; however, if such cleaning and maintenance is required more than once per week, then the property owner is required to show proof of that need to the City Utilities Department.
(D) Irrigation of new lawns and landscaping by nonlow-volume methods is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except from noon until 1:00 p.m. daily for a period of 30 days or until the lawn is considered established, whichever period is shorter.
(E) Disposal wells for water-to-air heat pumps are encouraged; however, existing installations which discharge water to irrigation systems are exempt from the restrictions of this section.
(Ord. O-93-34, passed 7-21-93; Am. Ord. 0-93-71, passed 12-1-93; Am. Ord. O-2001-12, passed 4-4-01) Penalty, see § 51.999