§ 82-26.204. Intent and findings.

(1)

Landscaping irrigation accounts for approximately fifty percent of all water used in urban areas. Water conserving landscapes use only about one-third of the water of a traditional nonwater conserving landscape.

(2)

Water in the county is of limited supply. The county is growing in population. In order to meet the growing demand for water supply, water conservation measures need to be implemented.

(3)

Water, as a valuable and limited resource, should not be wasted. The county has played a lead role in protecting bay and delta water quality, and in advocating water conservation before considering new water supply projects.

(4)

Water conservation measures will save money and can be accomplished without degradation of aesthetic values of developments.

(5)

For all of these reasons, it is in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the county to require water conservation methods for landscaping of new developments by regulating turf areas, planting materials, and irrigation practices.

(Ord. 90-59).