Aug 14, 2008 5:57 am US/Pacific
New Law Restricts Water Usage Outdoors
LOS ANGELES
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A new law revises an existing city ordinance that limits how and when Los Angeles city residents use water outdoors.
CBS
A new law limiting how and when Los Angeles city residents can use water outdoors is expected to be signed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Thursday.
The revised city ordinance also imposes water restrictions on restaurants and hotels.
Under the ordinance, residents are prohibited from watering their lawns
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., and watering is limited to 15 minutes a day.
A 1990 ordinance banned outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from April 1 to Sept. 30.
Using a hose to wash off paved surfaces is not allowed and residents must use a hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle when washing their cars.
Residential DWP customers who violate the rules will be fined $100, which is double the old fine of $50 for a first-time offense.
The fine for businesses that violate the rules quadrupled to $200.
Repeat residential offenders can be fined up to $300 and commercial customers up to $600.
The new city law also prohibits restaurants from serving water unless customers ask for it, and requires hotels and motels to give guests the option of re-using towels and linens.
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