Draft watering ordinance simplifies rules; board debates enforcement, equity and timing
Council members and staff previewed a simplified watering ordinance (time-of-day and weekly/hour limits) and requested that the city director propose enforcement mechanisms within 180 days; board members raised equity concerns, possible penalties, the role of AMI metering and the need for broader public engagement.
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Council Member Kate and city staff presented a draft ordinance intended to replace a more complex prior code with a simpler, year-to-year watering schedule and clearer limits on irrigation hours: the draft sets a June 1–Oct 1 window, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. restrictions, and per‑watering-day limits intended for clarity and easier public compliance.
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