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4. For new development where required use of recycled water for landscape irrigation is a condition of approval,the applicant may also appeal such condition of approval through the regular new development entitlement process. 14.20.050 Process for Existing Development. 1. Existing customers and /or existing development with dedicated irrigation meters within the recycled water use area shall be exempt from the requirements of this section if the Operation Services Director or his or her designee determines at least one the following criteria are met: (a) Conversion to the recycled water system is determined not economical for the existing customer and/or existing development because of its distance from available or planned recycled water sources. Recycled water service that is not economical, as used herein, shall be reasonably determined by the Operation Services Director and/or his or her designee. (b) Irrigation demands are minor compared to overall water demands; (c) Inadequate recycled water supply is available to service the demand. (d) Conversion to recycled water service at the existing customer and/or existing development's property is determined to pose a potential threat to public health, safety &welfare, and/or the protection of the environment. (e) The current or planned use(s) of water serviced through the existing potable irrigation meter is/are not among the list of allowable uses as specified under State law, and/or are not included in the permitted uses as issued within the City's recycled water distribution permit from the State Water Quality Control Board. 2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any existing customer or existing development with dedicated irrigation meters from voluntarily applying for recycled water service. The city shall have the right to deny such application if the City Engineer and/or Operation Services Director or his or her designee determines that inadequate recycled water supply is available to serve the demand. 14.20.060 Appeals. 1. After receipt of the written determination described in sections 14.20.040. subsection 3., and 14.20.050, subsection 1,above, a written appeal may be filed with the city manager within thirty(30) days of the date of the determination. 2. Such written appeal shall state the basis for such appeal and provide any applicable supporting documentation. 3. The city manager may request reasonable additional information. After receipt of any additional information,the city manager shall issue a written decision within thirty (30)days regarding the appeal. The city manager's decision regarding the appeal shall be final. 14.20.060 Exemptions. This chapter does not apply to:This chapter also does not alter any rights, remedies, or obligations that may exist pursuant to: Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 13500) of Division 7 of the California Water Code; or other vested rights under State law or applicable agreements. //