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Supervisors pass first reading to expand non‑potable water permitting to shared systems, set fees
Summary
An ordinance to allow permitting of non‑potable water systems shared across multiple parcels and to set review fees passed on first reading. Sponsors say the change will expand water‑reuse projects and has already led to several pilot projects.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the San Francisco Health Code to establish permitting requirements and fees for multiple parcels that share alternate (non‑potable) water sources for non‑potable applications.
President Chu, who sponsored the measure with Supervisor Mar, said the city’s earlier non‑potable water ordinance created a voluntary program to streamline permitting for buildings collecting, treating and reusing alternate water sources. The new ordinance would expand eligibility to multi‑parcel shared systems and impose fees to cover staff review and additional site inspections.
Chu said the city has been “a leader in water conservation” and noted that about eight projects have been submitted to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission with the potential to save “6,000,000 gallons per year.” Supporters said the ordinance aims to reduce potable‑water demand and sewer burden while encouraging small‑scale projects for both renters and homeowners.
The board took the same‑house, same‑call and passed the ordinance on first reading; it will return for a second reading and final adoption in a later session.
