Ordinance No. 26-1 of the Carpinteria Valley Water District formally rescinds the previous Ordinance 24-1 while preserving core water waste prohibitions and conservation practices during normal water supply conditions.

Key provisions of the ordinance include:

• Water Waste Prohibitions: Continues restrictions against irrigation within 48 hours of measurable rainfall, using free-flowing hoses without automatic shut-off nozzles, allowing irrigation runoff onto walkways or roadways, operating decorative water features without recirculating pumps, and failing to repair leaks promptly.
• Assembly Bill 1572 Compliance: Incorporates state mandates prohibiting the use of potable water for irrigating nonfunctional turf, with phased implementation deadlines ranging from January 1, 2027 for government and public water systems, to January 1, 2028 for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, and January 1, 2029 for homeowners' associations.
• Exceptions & Enforcement: Outlines specific exemptions for tree health and immediate health and safety needs, and establishes an enforcement framework that includes written warnings, administrative fines ranging from $100 to $500 for repeat violations, and potential water service restrictions for continued noncompliance.

Ordinance No. 26-1