On July 1, 2017, the Water Neutrality Ordinance went into effect capping water use for new developments to an average of the past five year historical use for that individual parcel. A stakeholder committee of residents, building industry professionals, non-profits, manufacturers, and local governments created the proposed ordinance to meet Council's directive. This ordinance is one strategy to achieve the City's goal for water self-sufficiency by 2020. By maximizing water-efficiency, local groundwater and alternate water supplies, the city will no longer need to import water to meet all of its needs.

Calculators:

Download programmed Excel spreadsheet Water Neutrality Calculators below.  See instructions.

• Calculator for Single-family Homes 
• Calculator for Multi-family Developments  
• Calculator for Commercial Developments  
• Calculator for Mixed Use Developments  
• Pools, Spas, Ponds, or Water Features:   
  Calculator for Pools, Spas, Ponds, and Water Features 

Water Neutrality Ordinance - Water Usage Release Form  

• Public Meeting Powerpoint - April 6, 2017
• Water Neutrality Ordinance
• Fee Schedule: See Finance Fee Schedule database.  Select "water neutrality" category.