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§ 6.14.040 — Enforcement

Riverside Municipal Code (Supp. No. 33: codified through Ordinance No. 7776, enacted June 23, 2026) · Riverside Municipal Code § 6.14.040

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6.14.040 - Enforcement.

The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced consistent with Table 6.14.040 A (Landscape Maintenance/Water Shortage Contingency Stage Enforcement) and may be enforced through the administrative code enforcement remedies set forth in Chapter 1.17 of this Code in addition to all other proceedings authorized by this Code or otherwise by law. Table 6.14.040 A Landscape Maintenance/Water Shortage Contingency Stage Enforcement Water Shortage Contingency Stage | Water Conservation Level | Enforcement Level Stage 1 Normal Conditions | Voluntary Conservation Measures | Standard - All subsections of Title 6.14.020 shall apply. Stage 2 Minimum Water Shortage | Mandatory Conservation Measures - 15% water consumption reduction with 3 days per week watering (as determined by water service agency) | Modified - Courtesy Notice and educational materials with extended timeframes to comply. - All subsections of Title 6.14.020 shall apply. Stage 3 Moderate Water Shortage | Mandatory Conservation Measures - 15-20% water consumption reduction with 2-3 days per week watering (as determined by water service agency) | Modified - Courtesy Notice and educational materials with compliance required after Stage 3 is upgraded to Stage 2 or better. - Enforcement of Title 6.14.020 C (2) shall be suspended with the exception of the requirement to continue to mow and trim plant materials and lawns. - All other subsections of Title 6.14.020 shall apply. Stage 4 Severe Water Shortage | Mandatory Conservation Measures - 20-50% water consumption reduction with 1-2 day per week watering (as determined by water service agency) | Modified - No response by Code Enforcement for violations of Title 6.14.020 C (2) (3) with the exception of the requirement to continue to mow and trim plant materials and lawns. - All other subsections of Title 6.14.020 shall apply. Stage 5 Water Shortage Emergency | Mandatory Conservation Measures - Restrictions on new building permits and construction water | Same as for Stage 4 (above)

(Ord. 7289 § 2, 2015) (Ord. 7556 § 1(Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 7289 § 3, 2015; Ord. 6970 § 2, 2007)