AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive an update from staff and consider referring the Sustainability Committee Strategic Initiative Ordinance changes for irrigation systems and turf grass requirements to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and provide direction to Staff.
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Meeting date: November 4, 2020
Department: Public Services
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Fiscal Note:
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City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
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Background Information:
The Sustainability Committee has received information from staff regarding potential water conservation enhancements by modification of requirements for installation of new irrigation systems and turf grass. Irrigation use of water for lawns and landscaping comprises more than half of total seasonal water use, and represents a major opportunity for water savings going forward.
The attached ordinance changes would require a separate irrigation service and meter for new single-family residential properties, which matches the requirement for commercial and multi-family services that was adopted in 2006.
The other significant change is limiting the amount of irrigated turf grass that can be installed to...
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