Item 8BAGENDA ITEM # 8B
JULY 26, 2010
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Proposed Landscape Irrigation Ordinance
SUBMITTED BY: Donna Kaluzniak, Utility Directo
DATE: July 9, 2010
BACKGROUND: The City's Consumptive Use Permit requires implementation of a landscape
irrigation ordinance to meet the requirements of the St. Johns River Water Management District's
Rule 40C-2.042. Implementation of the District's rule is also a requirement to obtain the $1 million
grant for the City's TMDL upgrades.
This rule sets the allowable days and times for landscape irrigation, and pertains to all water sources
including City water. storm water. or private wells. Waterin>; restrictions are as follows:
Time of year Homes with odd numbered or Homes with even numbered Nonresidential properties
no addresses addresses
Da li ht savin time Wednesda /Saturda Thursda /Sunda Tuesda /Frida
Eastern Standard Time Saturda Sunda Tuesda
• Daylight saving time: Second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November
• Eastern Standard Time: First Sunday in November until the second Sunday in March
• An odd numbered address is one that ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.
• An even numbered address is one that ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
• Water only when needed and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Water for no more than one hour per zone.
• Restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water and water from public and private utilities.
• Some exceptions apply.
The proposed ordinance will adopt the District's Rule 40C-2.042 by reference.
BUDGET: No budgetary impacts.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to place the proposed landscape irrigation ordinance on the
next Commission agenda.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft landscape irrigation ordinance.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
AGENDA ITEM # 8B
JULY 26, 2010
ORDINANCE NO. -10-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UTILITIES, ARTICLE II,
WATERWORKS SYSTEM, SEC. 22-39, WATER SHORTAGES, DELETING THE
SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH SEC. 22-39 WATER
CONSERVATION, AND ADOPTING THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT'S WATER CONSERVATION RULE FOR LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the St. Johns River Water Management District has responsibility and
exclusive authority under Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, for regulating the consumptive use of
water; and
WHEREAS, the St. Johns River Water Management District has amended Rule 40C-
2.042, F.A.C., its General Consumptive Use Permit by Rule that regulates small irrigation uses
below consumptive use permit thresholds in Rule 40C-2.04(1), F.A.C.; and
WHEREAS, Rule 40C-2.042(2)(a), F.A.C. grants a general permit to each person
located within the District to use, withdraw or divert water for small landscape irrigation uses,
provided that irrigation occurs in accordance with Rule 40C-2.042(2)(a), F.A.C.; and
WHEREAS, Rule 40C-2.042(2), F.A.C. applies to landscape irrigation regardless of
whether the water comes from ground or surface water, from a private well or pump, or from a
public or private utility; and
WHEREAS, Rule 40C-2.042(2)(b), F.A.C., strongly encourages a local government to
adopt an ordinance to enforce Rule 40C-2.042(2)(a), F.A.C., within its jurisdiction by adopting a
landscape irrigation ordinance that incorporates each of the provisions set forth in Rule 40C-
2.042(2)(a), F.A.C.; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida has determined
it is necessary to insure that water conservation is provided for in Atlantic Beach by adopting and
enforcing the Water Conservation Rule for Landscape Irrigation of the St. Johns River Water
Management District ("District") in accordance with District Rule 40C-2.042(2)(a) and (b),
Florida Administrative Code ("F.A.C."),asset out below Section 22-39.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: Sec. 22-39 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
AGENDA ITEM # 8B
JULY 26, 2010
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Sec. 22-39. Water Conservation
(a) The City hereby adopts each of the provisions set forth in the District's Rule
40C-2.042(2Z(a), F.A.C., which regulates small irrigation uses below
consumptive use permit thresholds, regardless of whether the water comes
from ground or surface water, from a private well or pump or from a public or
private utility.
(b) A variance from the specific landscape irrigation days or day set forth in Rule
40C-2.042(2Z(a) l . and 2., F.A.C. may be granted if strict application of the
scheduled days or day would lead to unreasonable or unfair results in
particular instances, provided that the applicant demonstrates with
particularity that compliance with the scheduled days or day will result in
substantial economic, health or other hardship on the applicant requesting the
variance or those served b t~pplicant. Where a Conti u~ ous property is
divided into different zones, a variance may be granted hereunder so that each
zone may be irri atg ed on different da s~ ty han other zones of the
property. However, in no event shall a variance allow a single zone to be
irrigated more than two days per week during Dayli t Savings Time or more
than one day per week during Eastern Standard Time.
(c) District Rule 40C-2.042(2)(a), F.A.C. will be enforced by the City's Code
Enforcement Officer throwthe Ci~'s code enforcement process pursuant to
Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-11 General Penaltv: continuing
violations.
AGENDA ITEM # 8B
JULY 26, 20 ] 0
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final passage and adoption and upon
receipt from the Church of a deed conveying the new 24 foot wide right of way to the City.
PASSED by the City Commission on first reading this day of , 2010.
PASSED by the City Commission on second and final reading this day of
2010.
ATTEST:
DONNA BARTLE
City Clerk
LOUIS BORNO, JR.
Mayor, Presiding Officer
Approved as to form and correctness:
ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIlZE
City Attorney
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