Stop filling or re-filling ornamental lakes or ponds, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life, provided that such animals are of significant value and have been actively managed within the water feature prior to declaration of a drought response level under this resolution.

Stop operating ornamental fountains or decorative water features which discharge into the air a spray, mist, jet or stream of water. These types of fountains and water features may be operated on a limited basis for maintenance purposes only. All water features that have flowing or cascading water, whether decorative or otherwise, shall be maintained so as to prevent leaking and may only be filled to replace normal evaporation. The operation of fountains and water features that do not use re-circulated water is prohibited.

Stop washing vehicles except at commercial carwashes that re-circulate water, or by high pressure/low volume wash systems.

Repair all leaks within forty-eight (48) hours of notification by the district unless other arrangements are made with the general manager.

Upon the declaration of a Drought Response Level 3 condition, no new potable water service shall be provided, no new temporary meters or permanent meters shall be provided, and no statements of immediate ability to serve or provide potable water service (such as, will serve letters, certificates, or letters of availability) shall be issued, except under the following circumstances:

A valid, unexpired building permit has been issued for the project; or

The project is necessary to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare; or

The applicant provides substantial evidence of an enforceable commitment that water demands for the project will be offset prior to the provision of a new water meter(s) to the satisfaction of district.

This provision shall not be construed to preclude the resetting or turn-on of meters to provide continuation of water service or to restore service that has been interrupted for a period of one year or less.

Upon the declaration of a Drought Response Level 3 condition, district will suspend consideration of annexations to its service area.

The district may establish a water allocation for property served by the district using a method that does not penalize persons for the implementation of conservation methods or the installation of water saving devices. If the district establishes a water allocation it shall provide notice of the allocation by including it in the regular billing statement for the fee or charge or by any other mailing to the address to which the district customarily mails the billing statement for fees or charges for on-going water service. Following the effective date of the water allocation as established by the district, any person that uses water in excess of the allocation shall be subject to a penalty for each billing unit of water in excess of the allocation. The penalty for excess water usage shall be cumulative to any other remedy or fee that may be imposed for violation of this resolution.