1. Revisions to the Administrative Code
Elizabeth Lovsted, PE
Sr. Civil Engineer
September 16, 2015

2. Proposed Admin Code Revisions
Section 5.601
(d) Requirements for New Landscape Meters
(6) Each landscape area requires its own dedicated meter Multiple meters serving a single landscape irrigation system are not allowed.
(e) Special Conditions
“After October 1, 2015, all projects requesting a water supply assessment that will increase water demand ten acre-feet per year or more above what was assumed in the General Plan used to develop projections in the most recent Urban Water Management Plan will be required to offset the demand increase with a new water supply or conservation.” .”

3. Implementation
Offset will be applicable to any project with a Notice of Preparation dated after October 1, 2015
Offset will be conditioned at the plan of service stage
Water Supply Assessments will include requirement for offset
Fees paid or actions verified at the time of construction

4. Compliance Options Offset requirement can be met:
Through reduced demand in the project
EMWD approved list of devices/actions
By funding addition conservation/water supplies
Through a reduction in water use at a project owned by the same developer
Must be developed before or near the same time as the proposed project

5. Landscape Meter Restriction
Multiple meters serving a single landscape irrigations system cannot be provided with accurate budgets.
Revision allows for outdoor water allocation and tiered rate application.

6. Elizabeth Lovsted, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
ext. 4307