Summary


The proposed amendments approved by the Board in December 2008 provide (1) a maximum of twice-per-week watering with specified days for residential properties, (2) a separate twice-per-week watering schedule for nonresidential properties, (3) uniform allowable watering hours for all property types and sources of water, including reclaimed water, (4) modification of the establishment period allowance for new plant material, (5) clarification regarding what constitutes one complete irrigation application, (6) clarification regarding the need to improve the efficiency of reclaimed water, (7) requirements for rain sensors, (8) provisions governing operation of fountains and augmentation of water bodies, and (9) a provision for review of a local government's proposed ordinance that includes different year-round measures prior to approval of the ordinance by the applicable city council or county commission.