Weed Municipal Code Ch. 14.02 Water Shortage Emergency Provisions

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 432-2016, § 1, adopted October 13, 2016 added a new Chapter 14.02 pertaining to higher capacity private groundwater wells. It was not the intention to replace the existing Chapter 14.02 and was corrected by renumbering said chapter to Chapter 14.03 in Ord. No. 444-2018, adopted February 8, 2018.

The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:

"City" means the City of Weed.

"Potable water" means water suitable and approved for consumption by human beings which has been provided by the city's municipal water system, any private well, any spring, or any other governmental or private source, except for recycled wastewater.

(Ord. No. 428-2015, § 1, 6-9-2015; Ord. No. 444-2018, § 1, 2-8-2018)

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 the city or a state or federal agency:

A. The application of potable water to outdoor lawns or landscapes in a manner that causes surface runoff onto property not owned by the person who own the property to which the water was being applied, or to any non-irrigated areas, paved areas, private or public sidewalks or walkways, roadways, parking lots, ditches, drains, or structures.

B. The use of a hose that dispenses potable water to wash a vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or other device that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use.

C. The application of potable water to clean driveways and sidewalks.

D. The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculating system.

E. The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within forty-eight hours after measurable rainfall.

F. The serving of drinking water other than upon request in any restaurant, cafe, cafeteria, bar, or other public place where food or drink are served.

(Ord. No. 428-2015, § 1, 6-9-2015; Ord. No. 430-2016, § 1, 7-14-2016; Ord. No. 444-2018, § 1, 2-8-2018)

To prevent the waste and unreasonable use of water and to promote water conservation, the 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.

(Ord. No. 428-2015, § 1, 6-9-2015; Ord. No. 444-2018, § 1, 2-8-2018)

A. Outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes, turf, or gardens is hereby limited to no more than three days per week and not longer than thirty minutes. For properties with even-numbered street addresses, such watering is limited to Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays only. For properties with odd-numbered street addresses, such watering is limited to Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays only. The restrictions of this subsection shall not apply to gardens cultivated for human consumption.

B. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit watering foliage by using a hand-held container on any days and at any time.

C. The irrigation of public schools, public parks, and cemeteries shall take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only. Bel Air Park may be irrigated on any days, at any time of day, and for any length of time, for two full weeks commencing on the Monday following the chamber of commerce's annual "Carnevale" events.

(Ord. No. 428-2015, § 1, 6-9-2015; Ord. No. 430-2015, § 2, 7-14-2016; Ord. No. 444-2018, § 1, 2-8-2018)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 430-2015, § 3, adopted July 14, 2016, repealed § 14.02.050, which pertained to expiration and derived from Ord. No. 428-2015, adopted September 9, 2015.

Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable in the manner described in Title 19, Chapter 1, of this municipal code, and/or other applicable city ordinances. In addition or as alternative thereto, the city may seek injunctive relief from the superior court.

(Ord. No. 428-2015, § 1, 6-9-2015; Ord. No. 444-2018, § 1, 2-8-2018)