Applications for water use variance requests are available from the city website and Citizen Service Center. All applications must be submitted to the Water Resources Department for review by the Director of Public Infrastructure or his or her designee. A decision to approve or deny individual variance requests will be determined within two weeks of submittal after careful consideration of the following criteria: impact on water demand, expected duration, alternative source options, social and economic importance, purpose (i.e., necessary use of drinking water) and the prevention of structural damage.
(Ord. 11-18, passed 10-25-2011; Ord. 18-23, passed 11-18-2018; Ord. 23-20, passed 8-29-2023)