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City of Jamestown High Groundwater Table Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, May 5, 2017Aquifer Protection, Overlay District, Water Conservation, Drinking Water Protection & Conservation
Rhode Island
Municipal
The City of Jamestown designated a High Ground Water Table and Impervious Layer Overlay District in which, in order to preserve the town’s fresh water supply, the area has been deemed unsuitable for unrestricted development. The District is divided into two sub-districts: sub-district A has a higher groundwater table, and thus heightened restrictions on development, and sub-district B, a lower groundwater table, and less restrictive development requirements. The ordinance lays out the restrictions on development within each zone, as well as th..
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Town of Hyde Park Water Resources Protection Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, May 5, 2017Water Conservation, Watershed Protection, Wetlands & Watercourse Protection
New York
Municipal
The Town of Hyde Park’s public policy is to preserve, protect, and conserve its water resources while simultaneously balancing the rights of individual property owners’ with the rights of the community. Unless otherwise exempted, the Hyde Park requires a permit for activities including, but not limited to, draining, dredging, septic tank installation, vegetation removal, or any activity that may pollute the Town’s water resources.
The Planning Board takes a number of factors into consideration when approving, approving with conditions, or..
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Town of New Paltz Water Conservation Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, April 12, 2017Water Conservation
New York
Municipal
This law was adopted by the Town of New Paltz in order to conform with the performance standards of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, which places water conservation requirements on sink and lavatory faucets, shower heads, urinals and toilets. The law also places water conservation requirements on air-conditioning systems and car washes. ..
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City of Santa Fe Water Harvesting and Irrigation Standards
Date Added: Monday, March 21, 2016Aquifer Protection, Landscaping, Water Conservation
New Mexico
Municipal
This ordinance discusses ways of harvesting water for irrigation. The goal of the ordinance is to preserve potable water as much as possible by making use of water gained from other sources. Water sources encourages are passive water collection techniques such as surface water collection, in-ground storage collection, and active water collection such as storage and distribution systems...
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City of Santa Fe Comprehensive Water Conservation Requirements
Date Added: Monday, March 21, 2016Aquifer Protection, Water Conservation
New Mexico
Municipal
This ordinance is from the Santa Fe Code of Ordinances. It requires all new building to use “low flow” water conservation fixtures in bathroom and kitchen areas, also all residents must retrofit their homes to include these devices by Jan. 1, 2003. All eating establishments will provide water to customers only upon request. Outdoor irrigation is prohibited during the mid-day hours. Use of greywater (recycled water from sources other than the water closet or kitchen sink) is encouraged for landscaping purposes as in compliance with New Mexico st..
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City of Las Vegas Landscaping Ordinance: Turf Limitation
Date Added: Wednesday, February 24, 2016Water Conservation
Nevada
Municipal
The City of Las Vegas Landscaping code includes a section limiting area that may be covered with turf in order to reduce irrigation requirements in the water limited desert of Nevada. Turf limitations range from 25% to 50% of landscapable land on a parcel that may be planted with turf based on the type of development. The remaining cover is to be water efficient landscaping. ..
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City of Albuquerque Water Conservation Landscaping and Water Waste Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, October 14, 2015Landscaping, Water Conservation
New Mexico
Municipal
This law attempts to set out guidelines for water conservation in Albuquerque, NM. It includes restrictions on landscape watering, guidance on water conservative fixtures for home building, and a program to promote xeriscaping. ..
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Town of Gilbert Water Conservation Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, October 14, 2015Landscaping, Water Conservation
Arizona
Municipal
The Town of Gilbert Water Conservation Ordinance was designed to reduce the amount of water used in residential and nonresidential development. The ordinance limits water intensive landscaping, limits high evaporative loss features and requires efficient irrigation systems for all new development projects...
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Proposed Hatfield Zoning Amendment - Water Supply Protection District
Date Added: Wednesday, July 22, 2015Aquifer Protection, Water Conservation
Massachusetts
Municipal
This zoning amendment delineates the boundaries of the Water Supply Protection District and specifies what uses are prohibited or restricted inside of the district, such as the prohibition of a certain percentage of impervious surface. The requirements for obtaining special permits, which may only be granted provided that no adverse effect on water quality or quantity occurs, are also described...
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