HomeMy WebLinkAboutR84-719RESOLUTION NO. R84-719
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT ALL YARD SPRINKLER
OR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SERVED BY WATER METERS OF ONE-
INCH (1") SIZE OR SMALLER, AND THAT PEP&~ITS FOR THE INSTALLATION
OR REPAIR OF SUCH SYSTEMS SHALL BE ISSUED PRIOR TO COMMENCING
WORK.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas
have determined that there is an increasing number of yard sprinkler and
irrigation systems being installed within the City of Plainview, and
WHEREAS, the increased number of such systems being installed is caus-
ing large instantaneous pumping demands on the Municipal Water Distribution
System creating a danger of inadequate supply for fire protection, domestic
consumption and other uses, and
WHEREAS, such yard sprinkler and irrigation systems can be designed
and constructed to operate on a restricted volume of water without loss of
efficiency or proper irrigation-procedures, and
WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to review and regulate the design
and installation of such yard sprinkler and irrigation systems to control
the rate of water consumption by such systems;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Plainview, Texas, that:
Section 1. No yard sprinkler or irrigation system hereafter installed
shall be served by a water meter larger than 1-inch (1") in size. Such systems
shall be divided into zones, each capable of operating on the volume furnished
through a one-inch (1") or smaller water meter.
Section 2. Homeowners, Master Plumbers or persons licensed as Landscape
Irrigators by the State of Texas shall apply for and receive a Plumbing
Permit for installation or repairs of yard sprinkler or irrigation systems
prior to work commencing as set forth in Ordinance No. 81-2447, adopted
May 26, 1981 and known as the City of Plainview Plumbing Code, and all
subsequent amendments thereto.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE DAY OF , 1984.
E. V. RIDLEHUBER, Mayor
ATTEST:
WALTER S DODSON, City Cie