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ATTY/RESO.0038/CC RESO ADOPTING WSCP AND WCP REV: 06-16-26 LF Page 11 of 15 plumbing, sprinkler, watering or irrigation systems after receiving written notice is determined by the water supply condition as follows: A. A maximum of ten (10) days under normal supply conditions. B. A maximum of ten (10) days during a Stage 1 water shortage. C. A maximum of five (5) days during a Stage 2 water shortage. D. A maximum of three (3) days during a Stage 3 water shortage. E. A maximum of twenty-four (24) hours during a Stage 4 water shortage. F. A maximum of twenty-four (24) hours during a Stage 5 water shortage. G. A maximum of twenty-four (24) hours during a Stage 6 water shortage 5.4 PENALTIES The taking of any action prohibited in this WSCP is an infraction punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500) for each day in which the violation occurs. Prior to issuance of a fine, the City shall follow the enforcement procedures set forth below: 1st Violation: notice of violation door hanger/email/phone call to customer, resident or business; 2nd Violation: certified letter from City notifying customer, resident or business of violation and potential future fines; 3rd Violation: one hundred dollars ($100) for a third violation of the same provision within one (1) year; 4th Violation: two hundred dollars ($200) for a fourth violation of the same provision within one (1) year; Five hundred dollars ($500) for all subsequent violations of the same provision within one (1) year. Each day in which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate offense. The fine for the infraction is in addition to, and does not supersede or limit, any other remedies, civil or criminal. The Director may grant a fine reduction for individuals who have demonstrated financial hardship and provided income documentation. Eligibility for a fine reduction is based on gross household income in comparison to area median income limits as defined each year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for San Mateo County. The most recent Area Median Income (AMI) can be found at: https://www.smcgov.org/housing/income-limits. AMI is based on household size and income and shall include income for all permanent residents of the household or property receiving potable water service from the city.