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Local Water Supply Plan Template –December 8, 2015 <br /> <br />38 <br /> <br />e) If appropriate, they will cooperatively develop a simple work plan for the next few years, targeting a <br />couple areas where the city might focus efforts. <br />A. Regulation <br />Complete Table 29 by selecting which regulations are used to reduce demand and improve water <br />efficiencies. Add additional rows as needed. <br />Copies of adopted regulations or proposed restrictions or should be included in Appendix 10 (a list with <br />hyperlinks is acceptable). <br />Table 29. Regulations for short-term reductions in demand and long-term improvements in water efficiencies <br /> Regulations Utilized When is it applied (in effect)? <br /> Rainfall sensors required on landscape irrigation systems  Ongoing <br /> Seasonal <br /> Only during declared Emergencies <br /> Water efficient plumbing fixtures required  New Development <br /> Replacement <br /> Rebate Programs <br />Critical/Emergency Water Deficiency ordinance Only during declared Emergencies <br /> Watering restriction requirements (time of day, allowable days, etc.)  Odd/Even <br /> 2 days/week <br /> Only during declared Emergencies <br />Time of day <br /> Water waste prohibited (for example, having a fine for irrigators <br />spraying on the street) <br /> Ongoing <br /> Seasonal <br /> Only during declared Emergencies <br /> Limitations on turf areas (requiring lots to have 10% - 25% of the <br />space in natural areas) <br /> New Development <br /> Shoreland/zoning <br /> Other <br /> Soil preparation requirement s (after construction, requiring topsoil <br />to be applied to promote good root growth) <br /> New Development <br /> Construction Projects <br /> Other <br /> Tree ratios (requiring a certain number of trees per square foot of <br />lawn): R-3 and R-4 Districts require specific number of trees per building <br /> New development <br /> Shoreland/zoning <br /> Other <br /> Permit to fill swimming pool and/or requiring pools to be covered (to <br />prevent evaporation) <br /> Ongoing <br /> Seasonal <br /> Only during declared Emergencies <br /> Ordinances that permit stormwater irrigation, reuse of water, or <br />other alternative water use (Note: be sure to check current plumbing <br />codes for updates) <br /> Describe <br />B. Retrofitting Programs <br />Education and incentive programs aimed at replacing inefficient plumbing fixtures and appliances can <br />help reduce per capita water use, as well as energy costs. It is recommended that municipal water <br />suppliers develop a long-term plan to retrofit public buildings with water efficient plumbing fixtures and <br />appliances. Some water suppliers have developed partnerships with organizations having similar