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Water Conservation Ordinance

July 1, 2011 Board of Public Utilities

Water Conservation Ordinance

• Provisions of the Ordinance:
• Prevent waste and unreasonable use
• Comply with foundational BMPs of the

CUWCC’s MOU

• Allow City Council to curtail water use during

a catastrophic events or drought conditions

Water Conservation Ordinance

• This Ordinance was prepared pursuant to Water

Code sections 106, 350, and 375

• The Ordinance will amend the Riverside

Municipal Code Title 14

Water Conservation Ordinance

• The Ordinance is divided into eight sections:
• Section 14.22.010 - Unreasonable uses of water
• Section 14.22.020 - Water Conservation Program
• Section 14.22.030 - Stage One: Normal Water Supply
• Section 14.22.040 - Stage Two: Minimum Water Shortage
• Section 14.22.050 - Stage Three: Moderate Water Shortage
• Section 14.22.060 - Stage Four: Severe Water Shortage
• Section 14.22.070 - Water Shortage Emergency
• Section 14.22.080 - Enforcement and Severability

Unreasonable Uses of Water

• No person shall waste water or use it unreasonably
• Unreasonable uses of water include:
• Allowing water to leave a Person’s property due to

excessive irrigation and/or uncorrected leaks

• Failing to timely repair a water leak
• Using water to wash down sidewalks, driveways,

parking areas, or other paved areas

• Watering outdoor landscaped areas on rainy days

and two days thereafter

Unreasonable Uses of Water

• Unreasonable uses of water (continued):
• Operating a water fountain or other decorative water

feature that does not use recirculated water

• Installing single pass cooling systems on new

buildings

• Installing non-recirculating water systems in new

commercial conveyor car wash and new commercial laundry systems

• Failure to install operational recirculating water

systems for commercial conveyor car wash systems and commercial laundry systems

Water Conservation Ordinance

• The proposed Water Conservation Ordinance uses

four stages to address conditions and needs:

Rationing

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1 Normal Water Supply Voluntary 2 Minimum Water Shortage 10 to 15 Voluntary 3 Moderate Water Shortage 15 to 20 Mandatory 4 Severe Water Shortage 20 to 50 Mandatory Water Supply Conditions Rationing Type Stage No.

• The Water Conservation Stage shall be set

by City Council Action

Stage One: Normal Water Supply

• Stage One applies during normal water supply

and demand periods

• During Stage One:
• Irrigating landscaping shall be prohibited from

8:00am to 8:00pm. Run-times shall be limited based on sprinkler type

• All open hoses shall be equipped with

automatic, positive shut-off nozzles

Stage Two: Minimum Water Shortage

• Stage Two applies when a reasonable probability

exists that the City will not be able to meet all of its water demands

• During Stage Two:
• Customers will be asked to reduce their monthly

water consumption by 10 to 15-percent

• Non-agricultural irrigation shall be limited to three

days per week

• Unreasonable uses of water shall be corrected

within 72 hours of notification by the City

Stage Two: Minimum Water Shortage

• During Stage Two (continued):
• Uses of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to

maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the public

• Eating and drinking establishments may only

provide drinking water upon request

• Commercial lodging establishments shall provide

customers the option of not having towels and linens laundered daily

Stage Three: Moderate Water Shortage

• Stage Three applies when the City will not be able

to meet all of the water demands of its Customers

• During Stage Three:
• Customers will reduce their monthly water

consumption by 15 to 20-percent

• Non-agricultural irrigation shall be limited to two

days per week

• Washing of automobiles shall be limited to four

days per week

Stage Three: Moderate Water Shortage

• During Stage Three (continued):
• Commercial car washes not using recycled water

shall reduce their water use as determined by City Council

• The overfilling of swimming pools and spas is

prohibited

• The filling or refilling of ponds, streams, and

artificial lakes is prohibited

• The operation of any ornamental fountain or

similar structure is prohibited

Stage Four: Severe Water Shortage

• Stage Four applies when the City’s ability to

meet its water demands is seriously impaired

• During Stage Four:
• Customers will reduce their monthly water

consumption by 20 to 50-percent

• Non-agricultural irrigation shall be limited to
• ne day per week and to supporting the

minimal survival of trees and shrubs

• Washing of automobiles is prohibited expect at

commercial car washes

Stage Four: Severe Water Shortage

• During Stage Four (continued):
• Commercial car washes not using recycled

water shall reduce their water use as determined by City Council

• Filling, refilling, or replenishing swimming pools,

spas, ponds, streams, and artificial lakes is prohibited

• Use of water for cooling mist is prohibited
• Water use for commercial, manufacturing, or

processing purposes shall be reduced as determined by City Council

Water Shortage Emergency

• During Stage Three or Stage Four conservation,

City Council may also declare a Water Shortage Emergency

• Upon declaration of a Water Shortage Emergency:
• No new construction meters shall be issued
• No construction water may be used for earthwork,

dust control, compaction, or trench jetting

• No new building permits shall be issued, except for

projects that meet the criteria described in this Ordinance

Enforcement and Severability

• Courtesy notice requesting voluntary correction
• Enforcement subject to administrative citation
• Administrative remedy to resolve any violation

Schedule

Presentation to the Water Committee June 27, 2011 Conduct a Public Hearing at the Board Meeting July 1, 2011 Present the Ordinance to Council for Introduction July 12, 2011 Present the Ordinance to Council for Adoption July 26, 2011 The Ordinance would become Effective August 25, 2011

Recommendation That the Board of Public Utilities:

• 1. Conduct a public hearing for review of

the Water Conservation Ordinance; and

• 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt

the Water Conservation Ordinance.