Richmond council adopts amendment allowing optional irrigation systems for new development
The Richmond City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-02 amending the city's design standards to allow—but not require—developers to install irrigation systems for new development; the change passed unanimously 5-0 on July 21, 2026.
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The Richmond City Council on July 21 adopted Ordinance 2026-02, which revises Chapter 6.0 (“Irrigation Water Design”) of the Richmond City Manual of Design & Construction Standards to permit developers to install irrigation systems for new development without making them mandatory. Councilmember Fran Schumann moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilmember Bryce Wood seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
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