HomeMy WebLinkAbout022660 ORD - 08/27/1996AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
CHAPTER 55, ARTICLE XII, WATER CONSERVATION, SECTIONS 55-
151 AND 55-156 AND THE WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY PLAN REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION
MEASURES UNDER CONDITION II; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Section 55-151(3)b., and
Section 2.2.3 B of the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, adopted by the Code
of Ordinances, Section 55-156, are amended so that they read as follows:
Condition 11 --Water shortage watch. Upon implementation by the city manager,
and publication of notice, the following restrictions shall apply to all persons and
the withdrawal of water from the system (potable water) for the following
purposes or uses is hereby prohibited. The city manager, in the exercise of his
discretion based upon guidelines established by the director of public utilities,
may implement any or all of those elements of Condition II as are deemed
necessary at any particular time. All elements of Condition I shall remain in effect
in Condition II.
The sprinkling or watering of lawns vegetation is prohibited; provided,
however, the city manager may authorize watering of vegetation as
follows:
"0) The watering of trees; shrubbery; annual, biennial or perennial
plants; vines; gardens; vegetables; and flowers with potable water
may be permitted, at the minimum rate necessary for the
maintenance of plants through the means of a hand-held hose
equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle, a drip irrigation system, a
root feeder equipped with an automatic shutoff device. a soaker
hose, which does not spray water into the air and is equipped with
an automatic shutoff device a hand-held bucket or watering can, or
a sprinkler system, which is either attended throughout its use or is
equipped with an automatic shutoff. When authorized, such
watering shall be done only on even number days for premises
with an even number street address. and on odd number days for
premises with an odd number street address or without a numbered
address. Tuesday, Thu.sday, Satu.day aadiei Sunday. When such
watering is authorized during the Daylight Savings Time period of
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the year it shall be permitted only between the hours of 6:00 a.m.
and 9:00 a.m. and between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
"(ii) The watering of lawns with potable water may be permitted once
every tcn (10) days other week on the watering days designated by
the Ci Manager. based on the street number except between the
hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. through the means of a hand-
held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle, a drip irrigation
system, a handheld bucket or watering can, or a sprinkler system,
which is either attended throughout its use or is equipped with an
automatic shutoff.
2nd, 12th and 22.1d of cach .neidh). No saLli-w tt.raag is p.,aaaarttcd
"(iii) Commercial nurseries shall be excepted from the prohibition of
this subparagraph and shall be permitted to water nursery stock
with potable water. at the minimum rate necessary to establish and
maintain commercial nursery stock by means of a hand-held hose
equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle, a drip irrigation system, a
root feeder equipped with an automatic shutoff device. a soaker
hose. which does not spray water into the air and is equipped with
an automatic shutoff device a handheld bucket or watering can or
a sprinkler system, which is attended throughout its use, is
equipped with an automatic shutoff or recaptures and recirculates
irrigation water.
"(iv) The watering of new lawns and plant materials with potable water
at the minimum rate necessary for the establishment of the newly
planted vegetation. may be permitted within 30 days of planting at
any time other than between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
by any means. However. only the newly planted areas may be
watered at times not authorized under subdivisions (i) and (ii) of
this subsection.
The allowing of water to run off yards or plants into gutters or
streets shall be deemed a waste of water and is prohibited.
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The washing with potable water of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats,
airplanes and any other type of mobile equipment is prohibited except that
individuals and filling stations may wash their p.ivat„ cars or boats if they
use a bucket, pail, or e.,,...."1 aia d ret,uptacics; a. d-fewih, r p.elfidc, that
other receptacles not larger than of five -gallon capacity; however, an
individual or filling station, before or after such washing, shall be
permitted to rinse the car or boat off with a hose, using only a reasonable
amount of water in so doing. Commercial or automatic car wash
establishment shall use minimum practical water settings.
The washing of building exteriors and interiors, trailers, trailer houses and
railroad cars with potable water is prohibited, except by a professional
power washing contractor or that in the interest of public health the
director of public health may permit limited use of the water as the case
may be including allowing the use of water for the removal of graffiti.
The permitting or maintaining of defective plumbing in a home, business
establishment or any location where water is used on the premises. The
permitting of the wasting of any water by reason of defective plumbing as
hereinabove mentioned shall include the existence of out -of -repair water
closets, underground leaks, defective faucets and taps. The permitting of
water to flow constantly through a tap, hydrant, valve or otherwise by any
user of water connected to the city system, shall be considered as a
wasting of water and prohibited by this article.
The use of fire hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting is
prohibited; except that the city manager may permit the use of metered fire
hydrant water by the city or by commercial operators using jet rodding
equipment to clear and clean sanitary and storm sewers.
"6. The use of potable water in ornamental fountains or in artificial waterfalls
is prohibited where the water is not reused or recirculated in any manner.
The use of potable water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways,
driveways, parking lots, tennis courts or other hard -surfaced area, or
building or structure, except by a professional power washing contractor
is prohibited.
The use of potable water for dust control is prohibited.
The use of potable water by a golf course to irrigate any portion of its
grounds is prohibited except those areas designated as tees and greens
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may be watered a.1d ehly between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
on the designated watcring day3 Mondays. Wednesdays. Fridays. and
Sundays.
"10. Any use of water for the purposes or in a manner prohibited in this section
shall be deemed to be a waste of water and any person violating any of the
provisions of this article and any person in whose name a water meter
connection is registered in the department of public utilities, which water
connection serves premises upon which a violation occurs, and proof that
the particular premises have a water meter connection registered in the
name of the defendant named in the complaint, shall constitute in evidence
a prima facie presumption that the person in whom such water connection
was registered was the person who permitted or caused the act of waste
charged to occur on the premises.
"11. Concurrently with the implementation of Condition II, the city council
shall appoint an allocation and review committee, as hereinafter provided,
for the purpose of reviewing water conservation policies and establishing
exemptions."
SECTION 2. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word
or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgement of a
court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City
Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision hereof be
given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. A violation of this ordinance or requirements implemented hereunder shall
constitute an offense, punishable as provided in Section 1-6 of the City Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 4. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi, as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading
on this the aji day of August, 1996, by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Dr. Jack Best
Betty Black
Melody Cooper
Tony Heldenfels
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the 4N
day of August, 1996, by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Dr. Jack Best
Betty Black
Melody Cooper
Tony Heldenfels
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the
ATTEST:
day of August, 1996.
Armando Chapa, City Secretary Mayor
The City of Corpus isti
APPROVED: This T(' 2 CI'
day of August, 1996:
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attomey
By:
R. Jay et�ng
Ass ant City Attorney
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City of DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
Corpus
= Christi IMPLEMENTATION
Subject: Further Implementation of Restrictions on Use of Water Under Condition II —
Water Shortage Watch
Date: August 28, 1996
Approved:
Acting City Manager
On April 30, 1996, Condition II — Water Shortage Watch was declared and some of the
provisions of the City of Corpus Christi Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan were
implemented. Upon the recommendation of the Group Manager, Public Works/Utilities,
effective on September 16, 1996, the provisions of Condition II, as described below, are
implemented
The following measures implemented under Condition I — Water Shortage Possibility on
April 30, 1996, remain in effect:
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Wastewater treatment plant effluent, graywater, well water, or other water not
obtained from the City water system may be used for the irrigation of vegetation.
Well water and effluent, which is not mixed with any water from the City's water
supply, may be used at any hour if a permit is obtained from an employee
designated by the City Manager and a sign is posted stating that the water used for
irrigation is either effluent or from a permitted private well. Graywater may be
used at any hour without posting a sign.
Potable water may be used at any hour for short periods of time for testing related
to the installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler systems.
Potable water may be used for irrigation of vegetation on a large parcel of land or
unique botanical institutions, such as the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and
Blucher Nature Center, in conformance with a special watering plan, specifically
approved for that parcel by the Water Superintendent or Assistant Water
Superintendent. Before approving any special watering plan, the official shall
ensure that the plan achieves similar water conservation goals to the mandatory
conservation measures applicable to other customers.
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• The following measures implemented under Condition II Water Shortage Watch on
April 30, 1996, remain in effect:
The restrictions on washing vehicles in Section 2.2.3 B.2. of the Plan and Section
55-151(3)b.2. of the Code of Ordinances are in effect until further notice.
Individuals and filling stations may wash private cars or boats with potable water,
if they use a bucket, pail, or other receptacles not larger than of five -gallon
capacity, and may rinse the car or boat off with a hose, before and after washing
using only a reasonable amount of water. Commercial or automatic car wash
establishment shall use minimum practical water settings.
The use of defective plumbing in any home, business establishment, or other
location where water is used from a connection with the City of Corpus Christi's
water system is prohibited under Section 2.2.3 B.4. of the Plan and Section 55-
151(3)b.4. of the Code of Ordinances and such restrictions are in effect until
further notice.
The use of potable water in an ornamental fountain or waterfall is prohibited,
unless the water is reused or recirculated, under Section 2.2.3 B.6. of the Plan and
Section 55-151(3)b.6. of the Code of Ordinances and such restrictions are in effect
until further notice.
• The following measures implemented under Condition II — Water Shortage Watch on
April 30, 1996, are modified and remain in effect, as modified by this action:
The use of potable water from the City's water system for the washing of the
exterior of buildings, trailers, trailer house, or railroad car by anyone other than a
commercial operator power wash contractor, except for the removal of graffiti or
as permitted by the director of public health is prohibited under Section 2.2.3 B.3.
of the Plan and Section 55-151(3)b.3. of the Code of Ordinances and such
restrictions are in effect until further notice.
The washing of sidewalks, driveways, tennis courts, or other hard -surfaced area or
other structure with potable water by anyone other than a commercial power wash
contractor is prohibited under Section 2.2.3 B.7. of the Plan and Section 55-
151(3)b.7. of the Code of Ordinances and such restrictions are in effect until
further notice.
• The following additional measures under Condition II Water Shortage Watch go into
effect on September 16, 1996:
Except as provided below, the sprinkling or watering of lawns and other
vegetation with potable water is prohibited under Section 2.2.3 B.1. of the Plan
and Section 55-151(3)b.1. of the Code of Ordinances and such restrictions are in
effect until further notice.
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The use of potable water from the City's water system for watering of
trees; shrubbery; annual, biennial or perennial plants; vines; gardens;
vegetables; and flowers is permitted, at the minimum rated necessary for
the maintenance of plants, through the means of a hand-held hose
equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle, a drip irrigation system, a root
feeder equipped with an automatic shutoff device, a soaker hose, which
does not spray water into the air and is equipped with an automatic shutoff
device, a hand-held bucket or watering can, or a sprinkler system, which is
either attended throughout its use or is equipped with an automatic shutoff.
Such watering is authorized only on even number days for premises with
an even number street address, and on odd number days for premises with
an odd number street address or without a numbered address. During the
Daylight Savings Time period of the year, the watering is permitted only
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between the hours of
6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
The watering of lawns with potable water from the City's water system is
permitted once every other week on the watering day designated in the
following two week schedule, except between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m., by means of a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff
nozzle, a drip irrigation system, a hand held bucket or watering can, or a
sprinkler system, which is either attended throughout its use or is equipped
with an automatic shutoff:
Last Number of Street Address Watering Day Week of Cycle
0 Monday First Week
1 Monday Second Week
2 Tuesday First Week
3 Tuesday Second Week
4 Wednesday First Week
5 Wednesday Second Week
6 Thursday First Week
7 Thursday Second Week
8 Fridays First Week
9 Fridays Second Week
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Commercial nurseries may water nursery stock with potable water, at the
minimum rate necessary to establish and maintain commercial nursery
stock, by means of a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff
nozzle, a drip irrigation system, a root feeder equipped with an automatic
shutoff device, a soaker hose, which does not spray water into the air and
is equipped with an automatic shutoff device, a hand held bucket or
watering can or a sprinkler system, which is attended throughout its use, is
equipped with an automatic shutoff or recaptures and recirculates
irrigation water.
The watering of new lawns and plant materials with potable water, at the
minimum rate necessary for the establishment of the newly planted
vegetation, is permitted within 30 days of planting, at any time other than
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., by any means. However,
only the newly planted areas may be watered at times not authorized under
subdivisions (i) and (ii) of this subsection.
• The allowing of water to run off yards or plants into gutters or streets shall
be deemed a waste of water and is prohibited.
The use of fire hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting is prohibited under
Section 2.2.3 B.4. of the Plan and Section 55-151(3)b.4. of the Code of
Ordinances and such restrictions are in effect until further notice; except that the
use of metered fire hydrant water by the City or a commercial operator using jet
rodding equipment to clear and clean sanitary and storm sewers.
The use of potable water from the City's water system for dust control is
prohibited under Section 2.2.3 B.8 and Section 55-151(3)b.8 of the Code of
Ordinances and such restrictions are in effect until further notice.
The use of potable water from the City's water system by a golf course to irrigate
any portion of its grounds, except those areas designated as tees and greens, is
prohibited under Section 2.2.3 B.9 and Section 55-151(3)b.9 of the Code of
Ordinances. Tees and greens may be watered between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and
10:00 a.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This restriction
remains in effect until further notice.
The restrictions imposed by this implementation order do not apply to the reasonable use
of potable water from the City's water system (e.g. for dust control and from fire
hydrants) in order to complete a contract entered into prior to the date of this
implementation order, which were bid and entered into based on the assumption that
potable water from the City's water supply system was necessary and would be available
to perform the contracted services.
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State of Texas }
County of Nueces
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ss: Ad #: 829451
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Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Darrell G.
Coleman who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is Vice -President
and Chief Financial Officer of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times a daily newspaper
published at Corpus Christi in said County and State, generally circulated in Aransas,
Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces,
Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria and Webb Counties, and that the publication of,
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 022660 AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, CHAPTER 55, ARTICLE XII, which the
annexed is a true copy, was published in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times on
SEPTEMBER 2, 1996.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me on
SEPTEMBER 12, 1996.
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Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas
CONNIE HARALSON
Print or Type Name of Notary Public
My commission expires on 5/14/97.
Corpus Christi Caller -Times Monday, September 9, 1916/07
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,"NONCE CONS(° DEf'7 ZONING
APPLICATION(S) OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI -
Notice is hereby given In ac-
cordance with the law that to
City Council of the City of Cor-
pus Christi will conduct •
public hearing on Tuesday,
September 24, 1996, during a
Regular Council Maetl116
winch commences at 290.
p.m, in the City Council Cham-
bers, City Hall, 1201 Leopard,
zon-
Ing consider
ation(s) of which said
ae�pdpIiocations are on file in the
dNlce. of the city Secretary
and the Department of Plan-
ning. At said time and place of
hearing, all persons and par-
ties interested may appear
before the City, Council. The
considered the heart g are
uRowe:
1. 06.1 SSP Partnere: '61'
Neighborhood Business Dis-
trict
irtrict to '3-4' General Business
District Located on the soulh-
Jfludlwey 37 andt corner iN aces Baaayy
R'~Farrm-RRura Dietdct.tO f "
Residential Estate District Lo-
YYor�ktown Boulen the vard, betweeouth side n
Flour Bluff Drive and Waldron
Road.
3. 896-4 Ann Jaime Swan: 'A-
2' Apartment House District
and 'B-5' Primary Business
District to "AB' Professional I
Oboe District Located on the
nottheast comer of and um Alameda Elizabeth
South
Streets. i
4. 896-5 Maria Tones Dunne:
'R -1W One -Family Dwelling
District to 'AB' Profession&
Ofioe District Located on the
note side of Cain Drive, so -
proximately 232 feet east of I'
Everhart Road.
5. 896-6 L.D. Coffey: 'R -1B'
One -Family Dwelling District
toll -4' General Business Dis-
trict Located on the east side
of Rhodes Court, approxi-
mately 150 feet south of
Leopard Street.
6. 896-7 Island Marine Ser-
vices: 1B -2A" Barrier Islarid
Business District to 'I.2' Light
Industrial District
Located on the east side of
South Padre Island Drive
(Pads Road 22), approximately
320 feet north of Jackfish
Avenue.
Information may be obtained
by calling the Planning Depart-
men9 W 590-3580, or vlsidng
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1201 L•appad
City of Corpus e
PUBLISHER'S
State of Texas, ) CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
County of Nueces, ) ss: AD# TH29451
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AFFIDAVIT
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came . Revvrly
ine..tt , who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that she is Business
Office Secretary of the carpus thrristi Caller Times , a daily newspaper
published at _1ys_1si_i in said County and State, generally
circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg,
Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Webb Counties, and that the
publication of Notice of Passage Of Ordinance No. 022660
Amending the Code of Ordinancest Cia of CC which the annexed is a true copy, was
published in the CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER TIMES on the 2nd of September,
1996.
1 Time (s)
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Business Office Secretary.��-
Subscribed and sworn to before me the 12th day
of November, 1996.
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Notary Public, Nue County, Texas
EDNA KOSTER
Notary Public
State of rexaa
My Comm. Exp. 11.30.68
C141wGorpus Christi Callgr-TirneVMondep, Eimp4OMber 21890
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NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF
ORDINANCE NO. 022660
Amending the Code of Ordi-
nances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 55, Article XII, Water
Conservation, Sections 55-
151 and 55-156, and the
Water Conservation and
Droguugtht Contingency Plan re -
mater conservation
measures udder Condition II;
providing far prWYs, sever -.'4
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