Newman Municipal Code Art. I Purpose

The purpose and intent of the Council in enacting this chapter is to protect the health, safety, welfare and interest of the public, and of patrons of establishments regulated by this Code, by requiring that the patrons, establishments and persons conserve and not waste water by requiring that such establishments and persons conform to the water conservation procedures set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. 2015-2 § 3 (Att. A), 5-26-2015)

A. As a result of the drought and the understanding that water is a precious resource, the City Council finds that any ordinance relating to the conservation of water is an urgent matter for the health, safety and general welfare of the public;

B. The Constitution of the State of California and California Case Law provide that water shall not be wasted;

C. To prevent the waste of water it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Newman to adopt reasonable rules regulating the use of water for outdoor landscape watering and other ancillary uses;

D. The City Council is mindful of the importance of conserving water.

(Ord. 2015-2 § 3 (Att. A), 5-26-2015)