Water Conservation Code Update Draft Ordinance 430 Water Conservation Code Update Includes updates in policy, technology, and science Every gallon saved through water efficiency extends the water supply

Policy Draft Ordinance 430 For projects subject to a permit or design review: Plan review is required for new landscape construction projects larger than 500 square feet. A streamlined prescriptive process is available to small residential projects less than 1,000 square feet. Ornamental turf is prohibited in new commercial construction, and limited to a maximum of 25% of the area in residential landscapes. Complies with the Governor’s executive order no. b-29-15 revising sections of the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7, Model Water Efficient Landscape ordinance, and the July 1, 2015 supplement to the 2013 California Green Building Code, Title 24, Part 11.

Technology Draft Ordinance 430 Encourages the use of alternative water supplies: gray water, infiltrated storm water, and harvested rain water. Requires flow sensors and automatic irrigation shutoff valves on all landscape projects of 5,000 sq. ft. Reduces the allowable flow from lavatory and kitchen faucets. Increases irrigation equipment efficiency standards. Requires an irrigation audit for all projects.

Science Draft Ordinance 430 The Maximum Applied Water Allocation (MAWA) is reduced by approximately 10% for residential landscapes and 25% for commercial projects. Additional design flexibility is given to landscapes utilizing alternative water supplies. Soil erosion and water runoff is reduced. Storm water retention areas are encouraged.

Public Outreach Draft Ordinance 430 Create formal agreements with towns, cities and the county that clearly delineate the responsibilities of each entity and that insure the District is assimilated into their respective review processes. Develop and distribute (through our contractor email contacts list) a simplified fact sheet highlighting the changes to the current review process. District staff will host a series of free workshops to all property owners, landscape contractors and irrigation managers. Customers can access water history and graph trends online using any smart device. Simplify online documents to improve ease of use and reduce submission errors.  Inform through MMWD social media, website, bill inserts, newsletters, and customer portal. Promote at public events, professional training and residential workshops. Network with retail outlets, trade organizations, cities, towns, county, non-profits, and resource agencies Co-market with CAP, water waste, and rebate programs. Enforce through water service application process.