The regulations set forth in this section shall supersede any conflicting regulations contained elsewhere in this Code or contained in any previous action taken by the City Council, and such regulations shall remain in force and effect until the City Council takes an action to modify or rescind the implementation of these water conservation regulations.
(A) To prevent the waste and unreasonable use of water and to promote water conservation, each of the following actions is prohibited, except where necessary to address an immediate health and safety need or to comply with a term or condition in a permit issued by a state or federal agency:
(1) The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures.
(2) The use of a hose that dispenses potable water to wash a motor vehicle, except where a hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or device attached to it that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use.
(3) The application of potable water to driveways and sidewalks.
(4) The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculating system.
(5) The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after measureable rainfall.
(6) The serving of drinking water 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.
(7) The irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians.
(8) The irrigation with potable water of landscapes outside of newly constructed homes and buildings in a manner inconsistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(B) To promote water conservation, operators of hotels and motels shall provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily. The hotel or motel shall prominently display notice of this option in each guestroom using clear and easily understood language.
(C) Residential and commercial landscape areas shall be watered no more than two times per week, for no more than ten minutes per area. Residential and commercial landscape areas shall not be watered between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Watering of landscape areas shall be permitted only on Mondays and Thursdays at properties located north of the centerline of Lakeland Road, and at those properties located within the triangle bounded by Florence Avenue on the north, I-5 on the west and the railroad tracks parallel to Ringwood Avenue on the east. Watering of landscape areas shall be permitted only on Tuesdays and Fridays at properties located south of the centerline of Lakeland Road.
(D) The taking of any action prohibited by this section, or the failure to take any action required by this section, is an infraction, punishable by a fine as set forth in Cal. Govt’s Code § 36900, not to exceed $500 for each day in which the violation occurs.
(Ord. 1065, passed 5-28-15)