§ 28-501. Legislative intent.

(a)

It is the policy of the Hernando County to promote and require water conservation during times of average and above average rainfall as well as during declared water shortages. To that end, the purpose of this article is to promote long-term sustainability of the water supplies of Hernando County through water use efficiency during times when no water shortage has been declared. The measures contained in this article are intended to reduce wasteful irrigation practices and encourage lawn and landscape drought conditioning.

(b)

This article applies to all water sources as provided herein and all water users as defined herein engaged in irrigation, including those not subject to permitting.

(Ord. No. 2011-13, § I, 7-19-11)