Item 27 - Ordinance Amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code

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brs 2/28/22 (n) Watering or irrigation with a device that is not continuously attended is limited to fifteen (15) minutes per day per valve. Low flow drip type systems, water efficient stream rotor systems, and sensor/weather-controlled systems are exempt. (o) Any new planting should be performed with drought tolerant plants, as listed in the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's list of California friendly plants. (p) Irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians is prohibited. (q) Use a shutoff nozzle on hoses is required at all times. (r) Unauthorized use of hydrants is prohibited. Authorization for use must be obtained from the City. Sec. 39-100. —Water Shortage Levels. The City's Water Shortage Contingency Plan defines six water supply shortage levels corresponding to progressive ranges of up to 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 percent shortages and a greater than 50 percent shortage. The City Council by resolution shall require or impose reductions in the use of water if such reductions are necessary in order for the City to comply with water use restrictions imposed by federal, state or regional water agencies, or to respond to local or regional water shortage conditions and emergencies, as defined in the City's Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Depending on the expected duration and severity of the shortage, these measures may include, but are not limited to, some or all of the water conservation management measures listed for each of the six (6) water supply shortage levels listed below and in the WSCP, which shall take effect upon declaration by the City Council. In an emergency, the Executive Director of Public Works may make the declaration, which will be ratified by the City Council at a subsequent meeting. During each elevated water supply shortage level, the water conservation/demand management measures will include the Permanent Water Conservation Requirements and the water conservation management measures of the previous level(s). Each level is intended to be more restrictive than the previous level(s). The City may implement other prohibited water uses as determined by the City, after notice to Customers. (a) Water Shortage Level 0 Water Shortage Level 0 exists during periods when the City anticipates no supply reductions. City's Permanent Water Conservation Requirements (Sec. 39-99) are in place at all times to prevent waste and unreasonable use of water. (b) Water Shortage Level 1 Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 9 of 18