13.20.020 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that, as new connections to the city water system are approved, either through connections to redevelopment or in-fill development within existing city boundaries, or connections to new development on land annexed to the city, there is adequate water to serve the city’s water needs including without limitation, service to residential, commercial, industrial and public spaces, while supporting these commitments through policies that conserve water.
The general intent in the application of this chapter will be to permit two options for those that desire water delivery by the city. The options are listed below in order of the city’s preference:
1. Transfer to the city a water right in an amount equal to or greater than the amount required to serve the subject property; or
2. Transfer to the city a water right in an amount less than the amount required to serve the subject property and make payment to the city in an amount sufficient to permit it to acquire the amount of water additionally required to assure service to the subject property.