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ORDINANCE NO. 1089 (1987 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADDING CHAPTER 13.07 (WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM)
TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that all municipal purveyors of water
should encourage voluntary water conservation and prohibit certain
domestic water uses inconsistent with water and energy conservation.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approximately forty -two percent
(42X) of the household water delivered and treated by the city water
system is used for domestic irrigation purposes.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that maximum water demands are during
the summer months with domestic irrigation demands exceeding all other
demands.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that with increasing costs for
personnel, electrical energy, equipment and chemicals, it is desirable to
reduce water waste.
WHEREAS, The City Council finds it desirable to initiate a water
conservation program whose primary goals are education and compliance with
regard to prevailing water conservation requirements and with enforcement
to be considered only when appropriate to gain compliance after
administrative methods have failed;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 13.07 (Water Conservation) of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal code is hereby added to read as follows:
13.07.010. Substandard Water Fixtures Prohibited.
No person shall cause or allow any water received by such person from
the city water system to be wasted due to substandard, leaky or faulty
water fixtures or water -using or distributing devices.
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13.07.020. Water Runoff Prohibited.
No person shall cause any water delivered by the city water system to
flow away from property owned, occupied or controlled by such person in
any gutter, ditch, or in any other manner over the surface of the ground,
so as to constitute water waste runoff.
Water waste runoff shall mean water flowing away from property and
which is caused by excessive application(s) of water beyond reasonable or
practical flow rates, water volumes or duration of application.
13.07.030 Violations
A violation of this Chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and may be
prosecuted as provided for by law.
SECTION 2 This Ordinance, together with the ayes and noes, shall be
published once in full, at least (3) days prior to its final passage in
the Telegram- Tribune, a newpaper published and circulated in said City,
and the same shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days
after its said final passage.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at a meeting held on the 7th day of April , 1987, on motion
of Councilwoman Rappa , seconded by Councilman Griffin , and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Rappa, Griffin, Dovey and Settle
NOES: Mayor Dunin
ABSENT: None
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APPROVED:
City Administ ative Officer
City A torne
Public Works Director
Utilities Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 1089
(19 87 Series)
FINALLY PASSED this 21st day of April ,
1987, on motion of Councilman Settle seconded by
Councilwoman Rappa and on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Rappa, Dovey;, Griffin and Mayor Dunin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ATTEST:
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CitV Clerk Pam Voge
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