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Ordinance No. 934-B
1st Reading
Ken Baker
Ordinance No. 934-B
Amending the 2006 Edition of the International Plumbing Code to establish the minimum standards for the installation of non-residential irrigation systems.
Ordinance 934-B – Background
The 2007 Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1656 requiring cities over 20,000 population to regulate the installation of irrigation systems for the purpose of conserving water; effective
January 1, 2009.
TCEQ subsequently amended Chapter 344 of the Texas Administrative Code adopting Rules for implementation.
Ordinance 934-B
This ordinance adopts the standards for design and installation as required.
This ordinance is consistent with Ordinance 895-A adopted last summer as the drought contingency plan.
Plans will now be required to demonstrate compliance with the new standards.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 934-B as submitted.
Questions?
Ken Baker
ext. 8067