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503.5
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.02.010 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER USE
REGULATIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 14.02.010 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
14.02.010 Outside irrigation restrictions.
A. Outside irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with potable
water is allowed in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by
the State Water Resources Control Board relative to water usage.
B. Outside irrigation in a manner that causes water to flow onto
adjacent property, non -irrigated areas, sidewalks, and/or gutters is strictly
prohibited.
C. Outside irrigation is advised to be done after six p.m. and before nine
a.m. for optimal efficiency.
D. In addition to the above, commercial, industrial, and institutional
properties, such as campuses, golf courses, and cemeteries, shall immediately
implement water efficiency measures to reduce potable water usage in an
amount consistent with the reduction targets of the State Water Resources
Control Board as amended from time to time.
E. All irrigation and landscaping projects shall adhere to that certain
Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance known and designated as
California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 2.7 as adopted by the state and
as pursuant to Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 17.61 Landscape Standards.
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and
after the date of its passage.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted,
by the Coun0 lA the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
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6D COUNCILMEMBER: �.R"-, 'VERA, GONZALES, WEIR, SMI H, FREEMAN, SULLIVAN,-PAitttC1t--
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ABST_ : COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: E
J LIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: NOVO 4 2020
By: 4444 A
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorne
Nielshk
Deputy City Attorney
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That she is the duly appointed, acting and qualified City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield;
and that on the 6T" day of November, 2020 she posted on the Bulletin Board at City
Hall, a full, true and correct copy of the following: Ordinance No. 5035, passed by the
Bakersfield City Council at a meeting held on the 4th day of November, 2020 and
entitled:
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.02.010 OF THE BAKERSFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER USE REGULATIONS.
JULIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
City Clerk and Ex Officio of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
By: 111��d 4��
DE UTY City Clerk
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