HomeMy WebLinkAbout1182 Ord (Chapter 28 regarding water conservation for HOA’s irrigation )City Of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 1182
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE
CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER
The City Council of the City of Stillwater does ordain
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 28-2 of the City Code, Water system; rules and
regulations, is hereby amended as follows:
Subd. 7. Water conservation.
(1) Emergency Restrictions. Upon a recommendation by the utilities commission
that a shortage of water supply threatens the city, the Mayor may issue an
emergency proclamation that restricts the times, days and hours during which
City water may be used for sprinkling, irrigation, car washing, air conditioning
or other specified uses. After publication of the proclamation, no person shall
use or permit water to be used in violation of the proclamation. The
proclamation will be effective until the next regular City Council meeting when
the restriction may be extended or rescinded by the City Council.
(2) Non -Emergency Restrictions. From June 1st through October 1st, the following
watering restrictions shall be in place:
a. All property owners are prohibited from watering, sprinkling or irrigating
their lawns between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
b. All property owners having even numbered addresses may water,
sprinkle or irrigate their lawn on even numbered calendar days and all
property owners having odd numbered addresses may water, sprinkle
or irrigate their lawns on odd numbered calendar days.
c. For homeowners association underground sprinkling systems that exist
as of May 1, 2022, the watering schedule must be approved by the
Public Works Director.
(3) Exceptions. The water use restrictions under this subdivision do not apply to:
a. Properties with private wells that have no access to or connection to the
City's water supply.
b. Recently established lawns and landscaping, if the property owner
receives a watering restriction waiver from the City which allows for
watering up to thirty (30) days after installation. Watering, sprinkling or
irrigating pursuant to a watering restriction waiver must adhere to the
restricted hours and days under City Code § 28-2 subd. 7(2). No new
sod, seeding of lawns or new landscaping requiring watering, sprinkling
or irrigation shall be installed during a water shortage emergency.
c. Hand watering of plants, shrubs, trees and gardens is permitted on a
non -watering day if the watering device is personally attended.
d. Filling pools and washing cars.
(4) Penalties. Any person who violates any provisions of this section may be issued
an administrative citation pursuant to City Code § 22-10.
SECTION 2. SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minn. Stat §412.191, in the
case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the entire
ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary
is approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire
ordinance:
Amendment to Section 28-2, subdivision 7, of the City Code regarding water
conservation rules and regulations for a homeowners association underground
sprinkling system.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective after its passage
and publication according to law.
Approved this 17th day of May, 2022.
CITY OF Ik,LWATER,
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Wolf, City C
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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Karen Nelson being duly sworn on an oath,
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Designated Agent of the newspaper(s) known
as:
Stillwater Gazette
with the known office of issue being located
in the county of:
WASHINGTON
with additional circulation in the counties of:
WASHINGTON
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting- qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provided
by Minn. Stat. §331A.02.
(B) This Public Notice was printed, and pub-
lished in said newspaper(s) once each
week, for 1 successive week(s); the first
insertion being on 05/20/2022 and the last
insertion being on 05/20/2022.
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relating to the publication of mortgage
foreclosure notices: The newspaper complies
with the conditions described in §580.033,
subd. 1, clause (1) or (2). If the newspaper's
known office of issue is located in a county
adjoining the county where the mortgaged
premises or some part of the mortgaged
premises described in the notice are located,
a substantial portion of the newspaper's
circulation is in the latter county.
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Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before
me on 05/20/2022 by Karen Nelson.
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CITY OF STILLWATER
ORDINANCE NO. 1182
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE
CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER
The City Council of the City of Stillwater does ordain: Amendment to
Section 28-2, subdivision 7, of the City Code regarding water conservation
rules and regulations for a homeowners association underground sprin-
kling system.
Approved this 17th day of May, 2022. Do not hesitate to contact the
City Clerk's Office (651) 430-8802 if you have any questions or need further
information.
Signed: Beth Wolf, City Clerk
Published in the
Stillwater Gazette
May 20, 2022
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