AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-06, on the first of two readings, amending section 14.126 of the San Marcos City Code concerning Landscape Irrigation Systems to require separate irrigation meters in new development; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 19, 2021
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Background Information:
The Sustainability Committee, City Council and P&Z have received information from staff regarding potential water conservation enhancements by requiring separate irrigation system water meters in new development. 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 proposed plumbing ordinance changes would require a separate irrigation meter for new single-family residential properties, which matches the requirement for commercial and multi-family services that was adopted in 2006. This change will enable accurate metering of water used by automatic irrigation systems. Existing residential c...
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