Osoyoos Water District Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1357, 2019
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TOWN OF OSOYOOS
BYLAW NO. 1357
A Bylaw to establish rates and regulations for the Osoyoos Water District
WHEREAS Council deems it necessary and desirable to regulate the Osoyoos Water District
distribution system, for the provision of services, good government and stewardship of public
assets for the community;
AND WHEREAS Council may by bylaw pursuant to the Community Charter impose a fee with
different rates with respect of providing water services to the Osoyoos Water District;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Osoyoos in open Meeting assembled
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1
CITATION
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Osoyoos Water District Rates and
Regulations Bylaw 1357, 2019."
2
INTERPRETATION
In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Campground" means a facility approved pursuant to the "Camp-sites Regulations" of the
Health Act, for the temporary accommodation of travellers.
"Commercial unit" means an establishment including a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant,
drive-in restaurant, pub, office, showroom, rest home, nursing home, hotels, motels,
lodges, resorts, hospitals or other institutional business, or that portion of a multi-use
building that is used for commercial purposes;
"Commercial use" means the use of water for commercial requirements, sanitation and
the irrigation of no more than quarter of an acre of garden or lawn with one service;
"Commercial Greenhouse" means a structure for growing tender plants, being over 250
square feet in area;
"Director of Operational Services" means the person appointed as such by the Town of
Osoyoos;
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"Domestic use" means the use of water for household requirements, sanitation and the
irrigation of garden or lawn with no more than one service;
"Dwelling unit" means one or more habitable rooms, constituting a self-contained unit with
one or more separate entrances, containing eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities and
used or capable of being used as a residence for one family;
"Heavy commercial unit" means a packing house;
"Heavy commercial use" means the use of water for commercial requirements, sanitation
and the irrigation of no more than 15 acres of property;
"Irrigation" means the distribution of water from the Osoyoos Water District to the
surface or sub-surface of lawns, gardens, crops, orchards, or other areas situated outside
buildings by pipes, hoses, sprinklers or any other method.
"Metered" means a property connected to the Water District system, with a meter
installed and billed using metered rates as set out in Schedule A;
"Parcel irrigation charge" means the charge imposed upon those properties connected to
the Osoyoos Water District system;
"Osoyoos Water District" means the water utility system established pursuant to Town of
Osoyoos Water Distribution System Establishment Bylaw No. 862, 1992;
"Person" means any individual, firm, company, association society, corporation, group or
municipality;
"Personal Use Greenhouse" means a structure for growing tender plants of less that 250
square feet in area;
"Readily accessible" means that access is available without the necessity of removing or
moving away any panel, door or other similar obstruction;
"Town" means the Town of Osoyoos; and
"User" means the registered owner or tenant in occupation of real property.
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WATER RATES
(1)
A charge shall be and is hereby imposed upon the owners of real property situate
both inside and outside the corporate limits of the Town of Osoyoos for the use of
the Osoyoos Water District water system.
(2)
The flat rates to be paid by the users for the use of water supplied to their
premises from the Osoyoos Water District water system shall be those stated in
Schedule "A" which is attached to and forming part of this bylaw.
(3)
All flat rates are based on a calendar year of January to December, and shall be
payable annually by June 15 of each year.
(4)
Any current flat rates remaining unpaid after the June 15 of each year shall be
subject to a penalty of 10%.
(5)
Any unpaid flat rates remaining on December 31 of each year will be subject to a
further penalty of 10% and shall be deemed to be in arrears in respect of property
and shall be transferred to the real property roll maintained by the Collector for
the Surveyor of Taxes as utilities in arrears effective March 1.
(6)
Any metered water charges as set forth in Schedule A shall be invoiced for water
use for each calendar quarter. Any metered water charges remaining unpaid 30
days after date of invoice shall have a penalty of 10% of the unpaid balance added
thereon.
(7)
Any unpaid metered water charges billed to December 31 and remaining on
January 30 shall be deemed to be in arrears in respect of property and shall be
transferred to the real property roll maintained by the Collector for the Surveyor
of Taxes as utilities in arrears effective March 1.
(8)
The adjusted flat and metered rates shall form a charge or lien upon the land or
real property upon or in respect of which the same is imposed. The amount of the
adjusted flat rates shall be collected in the same manner and with like remedies as
ordinary taxes upon land and improvements collected under the Community
Charter.
(9)
Non-receipt of a utility billing will not exempt the user from paying for the
service they receive.
(10)
Any user paying for the use of Osoyoos Water District shall be liable for same
until they have given notice as outlined in Section 5 (1) of this bylaw, to the Town
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of their desire to discontinue use thereof. Any service supplied for a portion of a
month shall be charged as if it were a full month.
(11)
No person shall knowingly withhold information about the use of their premises
that could affect utility rates or charges. It is the responsibility of the owner to
notify the Town in writing when any changes or modifications are made to his
premises that may affect their utility rates. Failure to provide the said notification
will constitute a violation of this bylaw. In addition, it shall be reasonable and
lawful for the Town to bill and collect from the owner the appropriate charges
from the time the changes or modifications to his premises were found to have
first existed.
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WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS
(1)
Application for water service shall be made to the Town in writing by the
applicant on the form specified as Schedule "C" which is attached to and forming
part of this bylaw.
(2)
Upon receipt of such application, and provided that the Osoyoos Water District
water mains are laid to within 20 m of the applicant's property, the Town will tap
the main and lay a service pipe to the nearest boundary of the applicant's property
and for such connection the Town shall be entitled to demand and receive from
the applicant, in advance, for 20 mm diameter domestic service, such fee as
outlined in Schedule "B" attached to and forming part of this bylaw.
(3)
Where application for water service has been made in accordance with this bylaw
and it is found that no Osoyoos Water District system mains are within 20 m, or
extension of the Osoyoos Water District systems water mains is required to enable
service, the applicant shall have the option to:
(a)
pay in advance for such extra water service which is required, the sum
according to the Town's estimated cost; or
(b)
accept a full return of the monies paid at time of service application.
(4)
The Town shall in every case determine the location and size of service pipe to be
used, having first given due consideration to any specific requests.
(5)
Where a specific size of water service has been requested, and where the Town
cannot readily supply such service, the applicant shall have the option to:
(a)
accept the size of water service as determined by the Town;
(b)
pay in advance the appropriate cost of upgrading the Osoyoos Water
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District system mains to meet the requested specifications, according to
the Town's estimated cost;
(c)
accept a full return of monies paid at time of service application.
(6)
Charges for a water service connection shall be made according to the Town's
estimated cost, when:
(a)
the size of domestic service is larger than 20 mm in diameter;
(b)
regardless of size, the service is to be used for commercial purposes;
(c)
regardless of size, the service is to be used for agricultural purposes.
(7)
All new water service connections to have a "water meter" installed to the Town's
specifications and to be billed as per Schedule A "metered rates."
(a)
meters to be supplied with remote outside wall mounted Neptune touch
pad reading device. Connect touch pad to meter complete with 4 strand 22
gauge wiring;
(b)
Meters to have "cubic meters" as unit of measure;
(c)
Meters shall be assessable (ie not boarded or covered over);
(d)
Meters shall be mounted horizontally only;
(e)
All meters to be supplied with Neptune R900V3 wall unit for future
conversion to radio read.
(8)
No person except the duly authorized agents of the Town shall tap or make any
connection with the Osoyoos Water District mains, unless written authorization is
given in advance by the Director of Operational Services.
(9)
No person shall connect to, permit a connection to continue to exist, or allow a
connection to be made to the service line extending from the Osoyoos Water
District's main.
(10)
All users must keep all pipes, stopcocks and other fixtures on their premises in
good repair and order and protected from frost at their own expense.
(11)
Where it is found that damage has been caused by misuse or abuse by any person
to any part of the Osoyoos Water District system, or that service stops are not
readily accessible, the user must repair such damage. Failure to make the
necessary repairs within the time specified by the Director of Operational
Services will constitute a breach of this bylaw and the user shall be subject to all
penalties contained herein.
(12)
When any service line is abandoned, it shall be sealed off by an authorized agent
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of the Town and for such service, the Town shall be entitled to demand and
receive the fee as outlined in Schedule "B" of this bylaw.
(13)
All users shall install and maintain a readily accessible flow control device or
devices on all water services. No person shall use in excess of 8.25 U.S. gal. per
minute per acre.
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WATER TURN-ON OR TURN-OFF
(1)
Requests for water from the Osoyoos Water District system for temporary
construction, permanent turn-off, or temporary turn-on or turn-off shall be made
as follows:
(a)
Application for water turn-on or turn-off shall be made to the
Town in writing on the form specified as Schedule "D" which is
attached to and forming part of this bylaw
(b)
The procedure set out in (a) above may be temporarily waived in
emergencies or cases where it is impractical, or would create
undue delay or hardship, provided that an application as outlined in
(a) above is carried out as soon as possible and in no case later than
five (5) days.
(2)
No person except the duly authorized agents of the Town shall turn on or off any
service pipe stopcock.
(3)
Any unauthorized person who turns on or off a water service pipe stopcock shall
be in violation of this bylaw and subject to the penalties in Section 7.
(4)
If a service line is found to be turned on and no record of the turn-on exists in the
Town's files, it will be deemed appropriate to charge any rates, rents or tolls
retroactive to the time when the Town determines that the property was occupied.
6.
GENERAL
(1)
The irrigation season shall be from April 15 to October 15. If the 15th falls on a
Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the turn on and/or Turn Off will be on the following
Monday. Irrigation cannot take place prior to or after these dates unless
application is made in writing on the form specified as Schedule "D" which is
attached to and forming part of this bylaw and a fee is paid pursuant to Schedule
"B."
(2)
For purposes of domestic use, Schedule "F" attached will regulate water use at
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residential, commercial and other non-agricultural properties.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Town is authorized to suspend, regulate or
stop the supply of water by Council resolution to any or all users for any use,
whenever public interest may require it.
(4)
No person shall waste, lend, sell, give or otherwise dispose of water supplied by
the Osoyoos Water District or permit the water to be taken or carried away for the
use or benefit of others, except if it is required to extinguish or prevent the spread
of fire.
(5)
The Town retains the right to adjust the water supply pressure or to interrupt
supply due to emergent conditions or for the purpose of upgrading or carrying out
general maintenance. Where it is practical and time permits, notice shall be given
to all users affected where alterations of pressure or interruption of service are to
take place.
(6)
Users depending on a continuous or uninterrupted supply of water or having
processes or equipment that require particularly clear or pure water shall provide
such emergency storage, oversize piping, pumps and tanks, filters, pressure
regulators, check valves and additional service pipes, or other means for
continuous and adequate supply of water suitable to their requirements at their
own expense.
(7)
The Director of Operational Services or designate shall have free access to all
parts of every building and/or property in which water is delivered and consumed
after reasonable notice has been given and request made. He may make personal
inspection of all pipes, taps, flow control devices and fixtures used for distributing
water, and if found defective, or if any wastage of water is found to exist, notice
will be given to have the defect remedied.
(8)
If any defect or defects of which notice is given shall not be remedied within the
time limit specified by the Director of Operational Services, he shall have the
authority to cut off the supply of water from the main until such time that the said
defect or defects are repaired. No person shall have any claim against the Town
by reason of the cutting off of the water.
(9)
No unauthorized person shall in any way interfere or tamper with any fire hydrant
or part thereof.
(10)
Any water connection, pipe, apparatus, fitting or fixture which is not in
accordance with the requirements of this bylaw or would cause noises, pressure
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surges, disturbances which may result in annoyance to other users, damage to the
rural water system or may in any way contribute to a potential contamination of
the Osoyoos Water District system shall not be connected or allowed to remain
connected to the Osoyoos Water District system.
(11)
The Town of Osoyoos does not guarantee pressure nor continuous supply of
irrigation water, nor does it accept responsibility at any time for the maintenance
of pressure on its lines, nor for increases or decreases in pressure.
(12)
Neither the Town, its officers, or agent shall incur any liability of any kind
whatever by reason of the cessation in whole or part of irrigation water pressure
or irrigation water supply, or changes in operating pressures, or by reason of the
irrigation water containing sediments, deposits or other foreign matter.
(13)
All irrigation systems installed on private land must comply with the Town of
Osoyoos Cross Connection Bylaw.
(14)
Every person to whose land irrigation water is delivered by the Town shall
establish his/her irrigation system, permanent set or otherwise, in such a manner
as to confine the water within the boundaries of the property.
7.
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
(1)
Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw or who suffers or
permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the
provisions of this bylaw, who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything
required to be done by any of the provisions of this bylaw or who does any act
which violates any of the provisions of this bylaw, is guilty of an offence against
this bylaw and liable to the penalties hereby imposed. Each day that a violation
continues to exist shall constitute a separate offence.
(2)
Every person who commits an offence against this bylaw is liable to a fine and
penalty of not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and not less than
Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each offence, and in default of payment thereof,
forthwith or within such time as the presiding Provincial Court Judge or Justice of
the Peace shall direct, the fine imposed shall be recoverable under the provisions
of the Offence Act, R.S.B.C. 1996 Chapter 338 and all amendments thereto.
(3)
If a person fails to discharge a matter or thing required or regulated by this bylaw,
the matter or thing shall be done by the Town at the expense of the person in
default.
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(4)
If action in default is taken under subsection (3), the council may recover the
expense from the person, together with costs and interest at the rate prescribed
under the Community Charter, in the same manner as municipal taxes.
8.
SEVERABILITY
(1)
If any section, subsection, or paragraph of this Bylaw is found invalid by a
decision of a Court of competent jurisdiction the invalid section, subsection, or
paragraph shall be severed without effect on the remainder of the Bylaw.
9.
REPEAL
(1)
Osoyoos Water District Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1241, 2008 and all
amendments thereto, are hereby repealed.
10.
EFFECTIVE DATE
(1)
This bylaw comes into effect on January 1, 2020.
Read a first, second and third time this 11th day of December, 2019.
Adopted this 16th day of December, 2019.
Original signed by Mayor Sue McKortoff
Original signed by Janette Van Vianen
_____________________________________
___________________________________
Mayor
Corporate Administration Officer
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Schedule "A"
A.
FLAT RATES
DESCRIPTION
BASE RATE
Domestic use
$426.36 per Dwelling unit
Campground use
$105.05 per site
Commercial use
$492.20 per Commercial
unit
Heavy Commercial use
$1,227.33 per Heavy
Commercial unit
Parcel Irrigation Charge
$194.87 multiplied by
acreage
COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSES
FLAT RATE
250 - 500 square feet
$43.90
501 - 1000 square feet
$87.37
1001 - 2000 square feet
$131.68
2001 - 3000 square feet
$175.56
3001 - 5000 square feet
$219.47
5001 - 8000 square feet
$263.35
8001 - 12000 square feet
$308.15
12001 - 16000 square feet
$351.10
16001 - 20000 square feet
$395.02
20001 - 24000 square feet
$438.91
24001 - 28000 square feet
$482.80
28001 - 32000 square feet
$526.65
32001 - and up square feet
1.57 cents per square foot
-
The base rate is charged for each property using the water service.
-
If a property is served by more than one water service, multiples or combinations of the base
rate shall apply.
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B.
METERED RATES
5/8 Inch
$ 177.79
¾ Inch
$ 267.24
1 Inch
$ 398.54
1 ½ Inch
$ 953.93
2 Inch
$1,834.46
3 Inch
$2,621.25
4 Inch
$5,915.69
In addition to the annual base charge, all consumption shall be charged at the rate of $0.49 per
cubic metre.
C.
NEW CONNECTIONS
Water charges commence on a newly constructed or installed building immediately upon the
expiration of six months (one month in the case of a renovated building) from the date of validation
of the building permit, provided however, that this amount will be prorated from the effective date to
December 31 of the year in which the building is built or renovated.
An extension to the 6 month period will be considered providing the builder applies in writing to the
Building Official prior to the expiration of the 6 month period. Should a request come from a builder
after the expiration of the six month period, an extension may still be granted upon payment of an
administration fee of $17.85 for the first unit and $7.40 for each additional unit in the same complex.
Extensions will be in multiples of one month periods, and are at the discretion of the Building Official
based on projected construction completion date.
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Schedule "B" - User Fees
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Installation of a new service where there is an existing water line
on the street.
Minimum $2,020.00 or
actual cost, whichever
is greater.
Upgrading of an existing service
Minimum $2,020.00 or
actual cost, whichever
is greater.
Connection and inspection to Osoyoos Water District water system
Minimum $139.00 or
actual cost, whichever
is greater.
Sealing off of abandoned line
Minimum $139.00 or
actual cost, whichever
is greater.
Turn-on and turn-off of water at a time other than the beginning or
end of the irrigation season.
$180.00
Irrigation - Early turn-on (no more than 30 consecutive days prior
to irrigation season start date)
$1.14/ per acre/per day
Irrigation - Late turn-off for a maximum of one month (no more
than 30 consecutive days immediately following the end of the
irrigation season)
$34.05 per acre
Town of Osoyoos
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Schedule "C" - Water Service and Connection Application Form
SERVICE REQUEST
NAME:
PHONE#:
LOCATION:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
(Block)
(Lot)
(Plan)
TYPE OF SERVICE
Water Domestic
Water Irrigation
Metered
SERVICING INFORMATION - (To be filled out by Public Works)
Domestic Water
- Number of units ___________
- Fire protection required sprinklers yes
no
- Main line extension required
yes
no
- Other
- Distance from property line to unit(s)
metres
Irrigation Water
- Size of lot
acres
- Main line extension required
yes
no
Metered Water
- Metre Size______- Metre Brand_________ - Metre #__________
Engineering Information (see attached)
I HEREBY AUTHORIZE AND AGREE TO PAY FOR THE ABOVE WORK AND NECESSARY
MATERIALS REQUIRED.
ESTIMATED COST
DATE
SIGNATURE
RECEIPT #
DATE INSTALLED
ACTUAL COST
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Schedule "D"
WATER TURN-ON OR TURN-OFF APPLICATION FORM
NAME:
PHONE#:
LOCATION:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
(Block)
(Lot)
(Plan)
Early turn-on (no more than 15 days prior to start of irrigation season - days must be
consecutive)
Late turn-off - (no more than 15 days after irrigation season - days must be consecutive)
Spray Water (no more than 15 days prior to start of irrigation season - days must be
consecutive)
Turn-on and turn-off of water at a time other than the beginning or end of the irrigation
season.
PURPOSE:
Temporary water for construction
Permanent turn-off (Fee applicable)
DATE
FEE
SIGNATURE
RECEIPT #
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Schedule "E"
Metered Rate Penalty for Water Use in Excess of Allotment
The following rate is an inclined block rate and applies to water use in excess of allotment. Each
block is a volume of water equal to ten percent of the allotment. For each ten percent block of
water use in excess of the allotment (8.25 US gpm per min/acre) the rate per 1,000 US gallons of
water increases. The rates are cumulative and only apply to water use within the range of the
block/volume of water to which they are attributed.
Block (percent in
excess of water
allotment):
>0%
to
10%
>10%
to
20%
>20%
to
30%
>30%
to
40%
>40%
to
50%
>50%
to
60%
>60%
to
70%
>70%
to
80%
>80%
to
90%
>90%
Rate per 1,000 US
gallons:
$0.15 $0.18
$0.20
$0.25
$0.30
$0.35
$0.45
$0.50
$0.60
$0.70
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Schedule "F"
1.
NORMAL - ALTERNATE DAYS WATERING:
a)
Days of Watering:
Sprinkling is only permitted at residential, commercial and other non-agricultural
properties as follows:
Even numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Saturday, Tuesday and
Thursday
Odd numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Sunday, Wednesday and
Friday
b)
Automatically Controlled Underground Sprinkling Systems (Residential and
Commercial):
Properties equipped with an automated time clock sprinkler system may only sprinkle
between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 6:00 AM on the days permitted by the sprinkling
regulations as described above.
c)
Manually Controlled Sprinklers (Residential and Commercial):
Properties equipped with only manually controlled sprinkling systems, including those
attached to outside taps, may only operate from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 7:00 PM
to 12:00 midnight on the days permitted by the sprinkling regulations as described
above.
d)
Sprinkling is not permitted between the hours of 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM during any day
at any time of the year.
Only one ½" (9mm) diameter outlet (outside tap) may be used at one time for sprinkling,
and further, it is not permissible to use an open pipe or hose for irrigating purposes.
e)
Use of water hoses is permitted for the purpose of washing boats or motor vehicles only
when equipped with an automatic shut off nozzle.
f)
No person shall use water to wash sidewalks, driveways or parking lots, except and only
if necessary for applying a product such as paint or preservative, or when preparing a
surface prior to paving or repointing bricks, or if required by law to comply with health or
safety regulations
g)
Notwithstanding the above, the following are exempt from restrictions:
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i)
Watering of public sports playing fields, turf farms, and golf courses;
ii)
Watering of flower and vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and trees
using micro-irrigation, drip-irrigation, or a hose with an automatic shut off nozzle;
iii)
Commercial car washes so long as each vehicle wash does not exceed 57 L of
water.
iv)
Under authority of permit issued under this bylaw.
h)
As a further exemption restriction, owners or occupiers of property who, by reason of
physical or mental incapacity are unable to water their property within the restricted days
and times, may water their property on any two days of the week for a maximum of 8
hours per day.
2.
Stage 1 - TWICE A WEEK WATERING:
If the CAO gives notice that a reduction in water use is necessary requiring Stage 1 restrictions,
the following shall apply:
a)
Days of Watering:
Sprinkling is only permitted at residential, commercial and other non-agricultural
properties as follows:
Even Numbered Addresses: Watering is only permitted on Saturdays and Tuesdays
Odd Numbered Addresses: Watering is only permitted on Sundays and Wednesdays
b)
Automatically Controlled Underground Sprinkling Systems (Residential and
Commercial):
Properties equipped with an automated time clock sprinkler system may only sprinkle
between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 6:00 AM on the days permitted by the sprinkling
regulations as described above.
c)
Manually Controlled Sprinklers (Residential and Commercial):
Properties equipped with only manually controlled sprinkling systems, including those
attached to outside taps, may only operate from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 7:00 PM
to 12:00 midnight on the days permitted by the sprinkling regulations as described
above.
d)
No use of water hoses is permitted for the purpose of washing boats or motor vehicles.
e)
No person shall use water to wash sidewalks, driveways or parking lots, or exterior
building surfaces except and only if necessary for applying a product such as paint,
preservative and stucco, preparing a surface prior to paving or repointing bricks, or if
required by law to comply with health or safety regulations
f)
Notwithstanding the above, the following are exempt from Stage 1 restrictions:
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i)
Watering of public sports playing fields, turf farms if failure to do so will result in
permanent loss of plant material;
ii)
Watering of flower and vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and trees
using micro-irrigation, drip-irrigation, or a hose with an automatic shut off nozzle;
iii)
Commercial car washes so long as each vehicle wash does not exceed 57 L of
water.
iv)
Under authority of permit issued under this bylaw.
g)
As a further exemption to the Stage 1 restriction, owners or occupiers of property who,
by reason of physical or mental incapacity are unable to water their property within the
restricted days and times, may water their property on any two days of the week for a
maximum of 8 hours per day.
3.
Stage 2 - ONCE A WEEK WATERING:
If the CAO gives notice that a reduction in water use is necessary requiring Stage 2 restrictions,
the following shall apply:
a)
Sprinkling is only permitted as residential, commercial and other non-agricultural
properties as follows:
Even numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted of Saturdays
Odd numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Sundays
b)
Automatically Controlled Underground Sprinkling Systems (Residential and
Commercial):
Properties equipped with an automated time clock sprinkler system may only sprinkle
between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 6:00 AM on the days permitted by the sprinkling
regulations as described above.
c)
Manually Controlled Sprinklers (Residential and Commercial):
Properties equipped with only manually controlled sprinkling systems, including those
attached to outside taps, may only operate from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 7:00 PM
to 12:00 midnight on the days permitted by the sprinkling regulations as described
above.
d)
No Person Shall:
i)
Fill a swimming pool, hot tub, garden pond or decorative fountain at any time; or
ii)
Wash a vehicle or a boat with water;
e)
Notwithstanding the above, the following are exempt from Stage 2 restrictions:
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i)
Watering of public sports playing fields, turf farms if failure to do so will result in
permanent loss of plant material;
ii)
Commercial car washes so long as each vehicle wash does not exceed 57 L of
water.
iii)
Watering of flower and vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and trees
using micro-irrigation, drip-irrigation or a hose with an automatic shut off nozzle
iv)
Under authority of permit issued under this bylaw.
4.
Stage 3 - NO LAWN WATERING:
If the CAO gives notice that a reduction in water use is necessary requiring Stage 3 restrictions,
the following shall apply:
a)
No person shall:
i)
sprinkle or irrigate any lawn or boulevard;
i)
fill a swimming pool, hot tub, garden pond or decorative fountain at any time; or
ii)
wash a vehicle or a boat with water;
b)
Notwithstanding the above, the following are exempt from Stage 3 restrictions:
i)
Commercial car washes so long as each vehicle wash does not exceed 57 L of
water.
ii)
Watering of flower and vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and trees
using micro-irrigation, drip irrigation, or a hose with an automatic shut off nozzle
between the hours of 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
5.
Stage 4 Emergency - NO OUTDOOR WATERING
If the If the CAO gives notice that a reduction in water use is necessary requiring Stage 4
Emergency restrictions, the following shall apply:
a)
No person shall use water outdoors for any purpose.
* Notwithstanding any restrictions in Stages Normal, and 1 - 4, all areas being irrigated with
spray effluent are exempted from restrictions in this bylaw.
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Town of Osoyoos
BYLAW No. 1357
Schedule "G"
PERMIT
SOD WATERING PERMIT
Permit Guidelines
1.
A person who has installed a new lawn, either newly seeded or new sod, may apply to
the Town for a permit, in the form set out in this Bylaw, which will allow the new lawn to
be sprinkled outside of watering days, but within restricted hours.
2.
A permit issued under Section 1 of this Schedule shall be conspicuously displayed at the
premises for which it was issued.
3.
New sod may be sprinkled for 21 days after installation, and newly seeded lawn may be
sprinkled until growth is established or for 49 days after installation, whichever is less,
provided a permit pursuant to Section 1 has been issued for the premises at which the
new lawn has been installed.
4.
After expiration of a permit issued under Section 1, a person may apply for and may
obtain subsequent permits under Section 1.
5.
Permits will not be issued or be valid during Stage 3, 4 restrictions.
Water Use Permit
Issued to:
____________________________________________________
Name
____________________________________________________
Address
For:
New Lawn Seed
New Lawn Sod
Other (specify) __________________________________
Valid from : _______________________ to _____________________________
This Permit allows the holder to sprinkle on a daily basis
Between the hours of 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
And 7:00 PM to 12:00 midnight ONLY
For the period as specified above.
_______________________________________
Chief Administrative Officer
This Permit is to be displayed at the premises for which it was issued.