Stage 2 water restrictions

As stated on the Sonoma City Council Resolution passed Monday night, here are the current Stage 2 restrictions:

• Refilling or initial filling of a swimming pool shall be prohibited;

• Use of water for nonrecirculating ornamental fountains by commercial customers shall be prohibited;

• Noncommercial washing of privately owned motor vehicles, trailers, and boats except from a bucket and a hose equipped with a shutoff nozzle shall be prohibited;

• Any use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires shall be prohibited. Use for essential construction needs may be permitted by the director upon submittal of a permit application for construction water;

• Use of potable water for dust control at construction sites shall be prohibited;

• Residential and commercial turf irrigation shall be prohibited except on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. An exception to this prohibition shall apply to the Sonoma Plaza Park turf and athletic fields to the degree to ensure the safety of athletes;

• The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall shall be prohibited;

• The serving of drinking water other than upon request in eating or drinking establishments shall be prohibited;

The operators of hotels and motels shall provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily;

• Potable water shall not be used to irrigate ornamental turf on public street medians;

Potable water shall not be used to irrigate outside of newly constructed homes and buildings, except when delivered by drip or micro-spray systems.