Municipal Code - 2022-01 - Supplement_PDF Supplement_PLE-2022-01-supp-27

9.30.090 (Pleasanton Supp. No. 27, 1-22) 272 i. Irrigation system checks for breaks/leak repairs by on-site irrigation professionals who remain on-site directly observing the system are excluded. E. Stage 5—Up to 50 Percent Mandatory Re- duction. Definable events, including, but not limited to, AWSDA findings, lead to a firm conclusion that water supply is considerably inadequate to meet customers’ water demands; and/or earlier stages have been in effect and the reduction goal is not being met, therefore further action is necessary to reduce water demand. The follow- ing mandatory restrictions shall be applicable during a Stage 5 activation of the water shortage contingency plan: 1. All of the prohibitions, restrictions, and rec- ommendations set forth during Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 shall all be in effect and shall all be mandatory. 2. No person shall empty and refill a swim- ming pool except to prevent or repair structural damage or to comply with public health regulations. 3. Potable water shall not be used for decorative ponds, basins, lakes, waterways, and fountains. F. Stage 6—More than 50 Percent Mandatory Reduction. Definable events, including, but not limited to, AWSDA findings, have severely compromised water supply in the current water year; and/or earlier stages have been in effect and the reduction goal is not being met, therefore further action is necessary to reduce water demand. The following mandatory restrictions shall be applicable during a Stage 6 activation of the water short- age contingency plan: 1. All of the prohibitions, restrictions, and rec- ommendations set forth during Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 shall all be in effect and shall all be mandatory. 2. The irrigation of turf or lawn using potable water is prohibited. All water customers, with the excep- tion of commercial nurseries, golf courses, sport fields, and other water dependent industries, shall be limited in the use of all other non-lawn area watering to hand- watering from a container of less than five-gallon capac- ity on Saturday and Sunday only. The aforementioned water dependent industries shall work with city staff under the direction of the director to develop an ap- proved irrigation schedule. 3. No person shall drain and refill swimming pools and spas. Nor shall new pools be filled. 4. Laundromats are prohibited from using non- efficient washing machines. 5. Public Health and Safety. These regulations shall not be construed to limit water use which is imme- diately necessary to protect public health and/or safety. (Ord. 2221 § 2, 2021; Ord. 2148 § 1, 2016; Ord. 2118 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2104 § 1, 2014; Ord. 2092 § 1, 2014) 9.30.090 Emergency shutoff—Nonessential use. A. It is the purpose of the city to protect the public health, safety and welfare, as well as property of customers within the city. Any time there is evidence that the fire storage water volume is threatened in any reservoir or that low water pressure may occur in any pressure zone, the city may, without notice, temporarily shut off by locking out any water service connection. The city shall restore such service as soon as an ade- quate water supply is assured. Efforts will be made to contact customers from the billing information on record if it appears that service will be interrupted for more than 24 hours. B. Emergency public announcements may be made by electronic media, local radio and television whenever a shut off is found to be necessary. (Ord. 2221 § 2, 2021; Ord. 2148 § 1, 2016; Ord. 2118 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2104 § 1, 2014; Ord. 2092 § 1, 2014) 9.30.100 Excess use penalties. A. Water usage in excess of the amount pro- vided in Section 9.30.070 of this chapter is subject to the following penalties: Exceed 1 time Exceed 2 times Exceed 3 times Exceed 4 or more times Stage 1 Up to 10% Voluntary No penalty No penalty No penalty No penalty Stage 2 Up to 20% Voluntary No penalty No penalty No penalty No penalty Stage 2 Up to 20% Mandatory $2.50 additional for all units $5 additional for all units + $25 $7.50 additional for all units + $50 $10 additional for all units + $100 Stage 3 Up to 30% Mandatory $4 additional for all units + $50 $8 additional for all units + $100 $12 additional for all units + $250 $16 additional for all units + $500 Stage 4 Up to 40% Mandatory $6 additional for all units + $100 $12 additional for all units + $250 $18 additional for all units + $500 $24 additional for all units + $750 Stage 5 Up to 50% Mandatory $8 additional for all units + $150 $16 additional for all units + $300 $24 additional for all units + $550 $32 additional for all units + $800