Agenda Item # 12.i.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 pm
- Meeting Date:
- 02/06/2023
- Re
- Ordinance No. 23-0xx - Year-Round Irrigation Ordinance
- Submitted For:
- Peggy Arraiz
SUBJECT:
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-014 Amending Chapter 36 - Utilities, Article VIII imposing year-round Irrigation Conservation Measures. FIRST READING
SUMMARY:
- Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, grants the South Florida Water Management District the authority to regulate the consumptive use of water.
- Chapter 40E-2, Florida Administrative Code, regulates the use and consumption of water for the use of irrigation.
- Chapter 40E-24 calls for year-round and permanent landscape irrigation restrictions.
- The proposed ordinance includes:
- Restricting irrigation to two (2) days per week in general.
- Provides for variances and exceptions to the rule.
- Provides for enforcement and penalties of the rule.
- The proposed ordinance will take effect November 1, 2023 to allow nine (9) months to educate the public on the new rules.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the ordinance as presented.
ALTERNATIVES:
Amend the ordinance.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Margaret M. Arraiz, Director of Community Response
COORDINATED WITH:
South Florida Water Management District
City Attorney's Office
City Manager's Office
City Attorney's Office
City Manager's Office
Fiscal Impact
OTHER INFORMATION:
N/A
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 01/20/2023 08:13 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Shaun Coss (CR)
- Started On:
- 01/10/2023 05:39 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/20/2023