CITY OF SANTA ROSA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLE 14 (POTABLE AND RECYCLED WATER) Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the City Council on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at or after 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive public comment and recommendations prior to the City Council acting on the requested amendments.
If adopted, City Code Chapter 14-21 Water Waste Regulations would be revised to include a prohibition for irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water at specific property types and other clarifying changes pursuant to state law following the passage of California State Assembly Bill 1572.
The proposed code amendments are summarized as follows:
Adding to the definitions (§14-21.020);
Establishing the prohibition of irrigating nonfunctional turf and compliance deadlines (§14-21.050); and Establishing enforcement provisions including associated administrative fines and disconnections (§14-21.060) Meeting access information (including instructions) and meeting documents are available online at: https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar.
Members of the public can provide public comment by attending in person from Council Chamber at 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, or via Zoom at the time the public hearing is opened.
The public can also view or listen to the meeting live at:
https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar. Click on the “In Progress” link to view; Via Zoom by visiting https://srcity-org.zoom.us/J/83637533027, or by dialing 877-853-5257 and entering Webinar ID: 836 3753 3027; Comcast Channel 28 or 24 (Español); and
Via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantarosa.
Comments and questions may be directed to Lisa Cuellar, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Santa Rosa, 35 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, telephone 707-543-4521 PUBLISHED: August 4, 2026
Dina Manis, City Clerk, City of Santa Rosa
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