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07/07/2008 NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings. The City Council finds and declares that the State policies encouraging use of recycled water are in the best interest of the City. This ordinance is necessary to protect and enhance the common water supply of the Bay Area which is vital to public health and safety. The City is highly dependent on imported water for municipal and industrial uses. The prospects for additional supplies of imported water is uncertain. By developing and utilizing recycled water, the need for additional imported water can be reduced. In light of these circumstances, certain uses of potable water may be considered unreasonable where recycled water is available. Section 2 Water Recycling Policy. It is the policy of the City that recycled water shall be used for nonpotable uses within the designated Recycled Water Service Area wherever its use is consistent with legal requirements, preservation of public health, safety and welfare, and the environment. Section 3. Municipal Code Amendment. Article VIII is hereby added to Chapter 38 of the City Code of the City of Redwood City to read as follows: Section 38.50 Definitions. The following terms are defined for purposes of this ordinance: A. Commercial Property: Any building for office or commercial uses with water requirements which include, but are not limited to, landscape irrigation, cooling, toilets, urinals and decorative fountains. B. Recycled Water Distribution System: A system of transmission and distribution pipelines, pump stations, storage reservoirs and minor appurtenant facilities intended for the delivery of recycled water only and which is separate from any potable water distribution system. The Recycled Water Distribution System is owned, operated and maintained by the City. Recycled water plumbing on the customer's side of the City's meter is owned, operated and maintained by the customer, but must still comply with all applicable requirements, including the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Titles 17 and 22. C. Landscape Areas or Landscaping: A Landscape Area or Landscaping includes, but is not limited to landscaped streets and medians, golf courses, cemeteries, common areas and parks. D. Industrial Process Water: Water used by any industrial facility with process ATTY/O R D/O R D.304 2 2335 061708 FORMERLY MUFF#802