Urban Water Management Plan
Staff Presentation
City of Santa Maria • October 6, 2026
Director of Utilities Shad S. Springer
Proceedings Overview
• Receive Staff Presentation
• Conduct Public Hearing: Urban Water Management Plan
• Approve Resolution:
– Adopting Urban Water Management Plan
– Amending Water Shortage Contingency Plan
– Rescinding Stage 2 Water Shortage Condition
• Introduce Ordinance Amending SMMC 8-10.33:
Water Waste: Outdoor Water Use Restrictions
City of Santa Maria – Utilities Department
Why Updates are Needed
• State Mandated Update to Urban Water Management Plan
(UWMP)
• State Mandated Water Shortage Contingency Plan
(WSCP)
– Provides Clarity on Water Use Rules
• Permanent (Municipal Code)
• Temporary/When Required (WSCP)
City of Santa Maria – Utilities Department
Ordinance Changes (SMMC 8-10.33)
• Adds permanent restrictions
– 48-hour after rainfall event
– Non-functional turf prohibition
– Shut-off device standards
City of Santa Maria – Utilities Department
WSCP & Stage 2 Rescission
• WSCP focuses on temporary shortages
– Permanent rules moved to Municipal Code
– Graduated framework
– Stage 2 water shortage condition lifted
City of Santa Maria – Utilities Department
UWMP 2025 Highlights
• Long-term supply/demand planning document
• Supply sufficient through 2050
• Public noticing complete
– Partners (CCWA, NCSD, GSWC, SBCO, etc.)
– Public Posting
– Website
– Legal Notice
City of Santa Maria – Utilities Department
Recommendations
City of Santa Maria – Utilities Department
• Conduct Public Hearing: Urban Water Management Plan
• Approve Resolution:
– Adopting Urban Water Management Plan
– Amending Water Shortage Contingency Plan
– Rescinding Stage 2 Water Shortage Condition
• Introduce Ordinance Amending SMMC 8-10.33:
Water Waste: Outdoor Water Use Restrictions