(A) Violations involving irrigation systems with lock-out capabilities.
(1) The Executive Director of Public Works or his or her designee may install a lock on an irrigation system found to be operating in violation of this plan on more than three occasions and shall assess an administrative fee as approved by the City Manager, or designee (if applicable).
(2) Notice shall be left on the premise to advise the owner/operator that the irrigation system has been locked; and
(3) Notice shall be sent by United States Postal Service to the person recorded as the city’s water customer notifying that person that a violation has been found and that the irrigation system has been locked. The notice shall also state the amount of the assessed administrative fee and shall advise the person of the procedures for payment of the fees and the procedure to request removal of the lock.
(B) Violations involving irrigation systems without lock-out capabilities.
(1) The Executive Director of Public Works or his or her designee shall leave notice on the premise to advise the owner/operator that the person was in violation of this plan and has been assessed an administrative fee as approved by the City Manager, or designee (if applicable).
(2) Notice shall be sent by United States Postal Service to the person recorded as the city’s water customer notifying that person that a violation has been found. The notice shall also state the amount of the assessed administrative fee and shall advise the person of the procedures for payment of the fees.
(C) Violations of mandatory water conservation measures not involving an underground irrigation system.
(1) The Executive Director of Public Works or his or her designee shall leave notice on the premise to advise the owner/operator that the person was in violation of this plan and has been assessed an administrative fee as approved by the City Manager, or designee (if applicable).
(2) Notice shall be sent by United States Postal Service to the person recorded as the city’s water customer notifying that person that a violation has been found. The notice shall also state the amount of the assessed administrative fee and shall advise the person of the procedures for payment of the fees.
(Ord. OR-2361-24, passed 4-22-24)