EXEMPTIONS
Boise City Code § 1-17-9
in effect1-17-9: EXEMPTIONS:
Unless otherwise specifically prohibited by an emergency drought response order duly enacted by the Mayor, the following uses of potable water shall be exempt from the scope of such order:
A. For domestic purposes;
B. Necessary to operate critical infrastructure;
C. For fire protection;
D. Necessary to operate and use medical facilities and services;
E. Emergency construction repairs or dust mitigation, authorized by written permission from the City;
F. Necessary to grow, buy, sell, or otherwise deliver food and necessities (including for irrigation purposes for gardens or pasture);
G. By the public school district on school properties, but only to the extent subject to a mandatory cessation order; and
H. Any other use declared by the Mayor to be necessary for the public health or the prevention of severe economic or other environmental impacts. (Ord. 28-26, 6-30-2026)
Source: Boise City, Idaho, City Code and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/boise_id/latest/boise/0-0-0-89887Fetched: 11/1/2026