Update 10-12-23

In the past few days, the City has received inquiries from residents regarding the recent water restriction notice.

First and foremost, please understand that the purpose of the City issuing this watering restriction is in the interest of public safety, as there are homes at risk of being red tagged and uninhabitable. In some areas of the Landslide Complex the water table is only 6’-8’ below grade, so these restrictions are to limit any activity that might exacerbate the land movement. The City is taking these preventative measures to minimize any additional property loss.

These restrictions are geared towards residential uses in the Landslide Complex. The notice was issued to properties within and outside (but in close proximity) of the Landslide Complex Boundaries. We realize that this may be causing some confusion. 

If your property is outside the Landslide Complex, yet you received this notice, we request that you consider adhering to these practices as an added precaution at this time. However, if your property is inside the Landslide Complex boundaries, these restrictions need to be followed.

Although sprinklers/irrigation systems (including drip irrigation) must be turned off, the City will allow minimal hand watering, so long as this is not saturating lawns and is specifically directed towards individual plants.

That said, the City is not patrolling the area looking for violations nor will be issuing citations for non-compliance. 

We are asking the community to work together using good judgment and common sense to minimize the use of water that has the potential to add to the ground water table. 

We appreciate your compliance, as it will help the City address public safety concerns.