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Home My WebLink About2008-007 Council Ordinances1st Reading: 'ti:' 1,,t Cit . ,_ ,Loo . Publication: ,k -r+ ,,'k -27, 2 oQ y 2nd Reading: Av; ,1 I i.-, 2 o C c< Effective: A/1 4 . , 2no c. - Council Council Member O'Donnell ordinance: moved for adoption of the following CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 07-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LINO LAKES CITY CODE, CHAPTER 400 WATER AND SEWER, BY ADDING SECTION 401.37, LAWN SPRINKLER / IRRIGATION SYSTEMS The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota does ordain: The City Code of the City of Lino Lakes, Section 401.37, Lawn Sprinkler / Irrigation Systems, is added as follows: Original Ordinance Amended Ordinance changes in bold italics. 400 Water and Sewer 401. Municipal Water System 401.37 Lawn Sprinkler / Irrigation Systems. All lawn sprinkler / irrigation systems connected to the municipal water system, shall require a permit for connection and are to be installed in accordance with the State of Minnesota Plumbing Code (Chapter 4715). Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote efficient use of water for lawn sprinkler / irrigation systems to allow the City's Water System flexibility in meeting peak demands. Subdivision 2. Definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings given to them. a. "Backflow Preventer" means any approved mechanical or air gap system designed and installed in order to prevent the accidental backflow of water from one source to another. b. "Lawn Sprinkler/Irrigation System" means all pumps, lines and sprinkler heads which are located on private property or within adjacent public right-of-way that have a sole purpose of irrigating gardens, grass or landscaping. Subdivision 3. Construction of a Lawn Sprinkler / Irrigation System. The location of lines and sprinkler heads for a Lawn and Landscape Irrigation System may be located within private property or the city right-of-way or easement subject to the following conditions: a. A permit will be required for all Lawn Sprinkler / Irrigations Systems installed. The permit cost will be established yearly by Lino Lakes City Ordinance. b. The connection to the water system must be done in conformance with the Minnesota State Plumbing Code. c. The low voltage electrical wiring portion of the lawn sprinkler / irrigation system must be performed by a licensed Technology Systems Contractor who employs a qualified Power Limited Technician per Minnesota Statue 326.242. d. An approved back flow prevention device must be installed as a part of all lawn sprinkler / irrigation systems. The device shall be installed per manufacturer installation instructions. The type of approved backflow device must be provided when applying for a permit. e. All newly installed lawn sprinkler / irrigation systems are required to have rain sensors installed as part of the system. This is in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 103G.298 and Federal Water Conservation Standards. g. The owner of the lawn sprinkler / irrigation system is responsible for any maintenance or repair of the Lawn and Landscape Irrigation System. The owner of the Lawn Sprinkler /Irrigation System assumes all liability and responsibility for damages to the Lawn and Landscape Irrigation System that is caused by city activities, including but not limited to, snow removal. Atte . ulianne Bartell, City Clerk Ber:'son, ayor Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 14 day of April , 2008. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Council Member Gallup and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: O'Donnell, Gallup, Stoltz, Reinert, Bergeson The following voted against same: none Whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. STAFF ORIGINATOR: CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TOPIC: ACTION REQUIRED: BACKGROUND AGENDA ITEM 5B James E. Studenski, City Engineer April 14, 2008 Second Reading: Ordinance No. 07-08, Amending the Lino Lakes City Code, Chapter 400 Water and Sewer, by adding Section 401.37 Lawn Sprinkler / Irrigation Systems. 3/5 Vote Public water suppliers that service more than 1,000 people are required to have a Water Emergency and Conservation Plan approved by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) (Minnesota Statutes 103G.291). The most recent Water Emergency and Conservation Plan update was adopted at the September 24, 2007 City Council Meeting. The Water Emergency and Conservation Plan adopted established conservation goals for the benchmarks listed below. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permit approvals will be based on meeting the specified benchmarks listed below. If water demands exceed Benchmarks for unaccounted water, residential per capita, and peak demands then permit approval will be contingent on implementation of one or more of the listed Conservation Goals until the benchmark is achieved. The City exceeds the DNR benchmarks for water use in three categories; (1) Residential Gallons Per Capita Demand (GPCD), (2) Total Per Capita Demand, and (3) Peak Demands. Ordinance 07-08 addresses the following conservation goal set in the Water Emergency and Conservation Plan: 1. Residential Gallons Per Capita Demand (GPCD) a. Prepare an ordinance requiring rain sensors to be installed with all new automatic sprinkler systems. The cost for a typical rain sensor is usually $40 to $120 plus costs for professional installation. The savings in water charges from the use of a rain sensor could pay for the rain sensor in the first season. It's estimated that a rain sensor will save 1,225 gallons of water per household on every rainy day. Upon approval of this amendment, staff will prepare a Lawn Sprinkling / Irrigation System permit. Staff will also bring forth a revised City Fee Schedule addressing the new Lawn Sprinkling / Irrigation permit fee. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approving Ordinance No. 07-08, Amending the Lino Lakes City Code, Chapter 400 Water and Sewer, by adding Section 401.37 Lawn Sprinkler / Irrigation Systems.