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 hand-held 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)
