Angels Camp Municipal Code Ch. 14.90 Emergency Water Conservation Plan

The purpose of water conservation is to assist in meeting water demands when the water system or water supply cannot or may not be adequate. The city administrator or a designated representative shall determine the degree of water conservation and determine what additional restrictions of water use or other appropriate actions must be taken to protect the water system and citizens of Angels Camp. This water conservation plan may be implemented immediately, if needed, prior to review by the city council. (Ord. 351 (part), 1996; Ord. 465 (part), 2014)

Each and every determination or action shall be immediately reported to the members of the city council, and justification supplied as promptly as possible. The council shall review from time to time the need for continuing water conservation; and the city council shall proclaim the termination of the water conservation at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant. (Ord. 351 (part), 1996; Ord. 465 (part), 2014)

A. Phase I -- Conservation Measures.* Determine system reduction goals.* Send news releases via local radio and newspapers. City personnel will canvass door to door handing out mandatory conservation leaflets and advising citizens of the insufficient treatment plant capabilities and stressing the need to conserve water.

B. Phase II -- Restricting use of Potable Water.

1. Watering lawns, flower beds, landscaping ornamental plants or gardens is prohibited
except on watering days as follows:

a. Odd-numbered addresses on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday;

b. Even-numbered addresses on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
(WATERING IS NOT ALLOWED ON MONDAYS)

2. Watering lawns, flowers, landscaping, ornamental plants and gardens between ten
a.m. and six p.m. during this program is prohibited.

3. Washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, patios and other paved areas or
buildings is prohibited.

4. Washing any motor vehicle, trailer or moveable equipment may be done only with a
bucket. A hose (See subsection (B)(5) below) shall be used for rinsing only.

5. Use of a hose may only be used with a positive shutoff nozzle. (No Open Hoses).

6. Allowing excess water to flow into a gutter or any drainage area for longer than three
minutes is prohibited.
(Ord. 351 (part), 1996)

Education and cooperation is our first goal, but the following enforcement procedures and charges will be followed for water waste.

A. First Water Waste: City will leave an information sheet describing the waste so that it may
be corrected.

B. Second Water Waste: City will give written notice requiring corrective action. 1 Within five
days of first water waste.

C. Third Water Waste: City will give written notice and a thirty-five-dollar charge will be
added to the next utility bill. 2 Within five days of second notice.

D. Fourth and Subsequent Water Wastes: City will give written notice and a seventy-five-
dollar charge will be added to the next utility bill and the city may require a water flow
restrictor to be installed at the wasters expense. 3 Within ten days of the previous water
waste.
(Ord. 351 (part), 1996)

1. Variances may be granted from any of the above regulations upon application in writing, stating in detail the
circumstances meriting special consideration. Appeals by the city administrator may be taken to the city council.
2. Variances may be granted from any of the above regulations upon application in writing, stating in detail the
circumstances meriting special consideration. Appeals by the city administrator may be taken to the city council.
3. Variances may be granted from any of the above regulations upon application in writing, stating in detail the
circumstances meriting special consideration. Appeals by the city administrator may be taken to the city council.