The City's water efficiency and conservation measures are provided in Chapter 16.17 DMC, Green Building Code, which adopts by reference the 2010 California Green Building Code and its water efficiency and conservation measures.
(Ord. 14-008 § 1)
To prevent waste and unreasonable use of water and to promote water conservation, the following water use restrictions shall be enforced in accordance with Cal. Code Regs. tit. 23, §§ 863, 864, 864.5, 865, and 866:
A. 
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 a State or Federal agency:
1. 
The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, nonirrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures; and
2. 
The use of a hose that dispenses potable water to wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or device attached to it that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use; and
3. 
The application of potable water to driveways and sidewalks; and
4. 
The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculation system; and
5. 
The use of potable water to irrigate outdoor landscapes within forty-eight (48) hours of a measurable rainfall; and
6. 
Serving drinking water at any eating or drinking establishment, unless it is requested.
B. 
To promote water conservation, operators of hotels or 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.
C. 
Turf areas located on public right-of-way medians shall no longer be watered to sustain the turf. Where those medians include trees or other outdoor landscape, watering shall take place to maintain the trees or other outdoor landscape.
D. 
The taking of any action prohibited by this chapter or the failure to take any action required by this chapter may be cited as a code violation. The Community Development Director, Building Official, code enforcement personnel and other personnel as designated by the City Council may issue administrative citation to any person, firm or corporation for violations of this section. This may include penalties of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day in which the violation occurs, pursuant to Article VI of Chapter 9.01 DMC.
E. 
The City Council may, by resolution or ordinance, adjust the restrictions under this section as needed to comply with regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board.
F. 
As required under Cal. Code Regs. tit. 23, § 865, the City Engineer/Public Works Director or designee shall submit a report to the State Water Resources Control Board annually, on a form provided by the State Water Resources Control Board.
(Ord. 16-008 § 1)
The taking of any action prohibited by this chapter or the failure to take any action required by this chapter may be cited as a code violation. The Community Development Director, Building Official, code enforcement personnel and other personnel as designated by the City Council may issue administrative citation to any person, firm or corporation for violations of this section, which may include penalties of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day in which the violation occurs, pursuant to Article VI of Chapter 9.01 DMC.
(Ord. 16-008 § 1)