Chapter 13.16 — WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES

Note: Prior code history: §§ 10-3.1—10-3.3.

No person shall hose water or wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, or other paved surfaces, except as is required for the benefit of public health and safety. (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09)

• A. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• B. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping more than once a day.

• C. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping more than two days per week.

• D. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping to such an extent that there is excessive runoff into adjoining streets, parking lots, or alleys that occurs due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or excessive watering.

• E. No person or entity shall use potable water to irrigate ornamental turf on public street medians.

• F. No person shall use potable water to irrigate landscaping outside 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.

• G. No person shall use potable water to irrigate outdoor landscaping during and within 48 hours following measurable rainfall.

• H. Adherence with the provisions of this subsection shall not relieve any person of the legal obligation to maintain landscaping as otherwise required by the provisions of this Code.

• (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09; Ord. 1289 § 2, 6/22/15)

It shall be the duty of all persons to inspect all hoses, pipes, faucets, plumbing fixtures, sprinklers, and other portions of plumbing systems for leaks and to cause all leaks to be repaired as soon as is reasonably practicable (with all required City approvals, permits, and inspections). (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09)

No motor vehicle, boat, trailer, or other type of mobile equipment may be washed, except at a commercial carwash or with reclaimed water, unless such vehicle is washed by using a handheld bucket or water-hose equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle. No person shall leave a water hose running while washing a vehicle or at any other time. (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09)

No restaurant, hotel, cafeteria, café, or other public place where food is sold or served shall serve drinking water to any customer unless specifically requested to do so by such customer. (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09)

Hotels and motels must post signage that offers their guests the option to not have their linens and towels laundered daily. This signage must be prominently displayed in each guest room. (Ord. 1289 § 3, 6/22/15)

No person shall use water to clean, fill, or maintain levels in decorative fountains, ponds, lakes, or other similar aesthetic structures unless such water flows through a re-circulating system. (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09)

The City Council may by resolution or ordinance establish certain provisions requiring a selection of water-efficient plants and irrigation systems which foster long-term water conservation while respecting the economic, environmental, and aesthetic and lifestyle choices of individuals and property owners.

(Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09)

In addition to the foregoing regulations, the City Council may adopt, by resolution, additional water conservation measures designed to reduce water consumption by reason of any emergency, shortage of water supply, or water facility damage. (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09)

Violation of any water conservation measure established pursuant to Chapter 13.16 shall be subject to a written warning for the first violation and shall be punishable pursuant to Chapter 1.08 and/or Chapter 1.12 of this Code for each subsequent violation. For persons not served by Bellflower's Municipal Water System (MWS), the City will endeavor to provide the water purveyor of a person receiving a warning a copy of that warning. (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09; Ord. 1289 § 4, 6/22/15)

The Director of Public Works shall periodically review the provisions of this chapter and recommend necessary updates to the City Council. The review of these provisions and preparation of resulting recommendations, if any, shall be performed, at a minimum, every two years following the first review, which shall be completed by December 31, 2010. (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09)