§ 12-25. Water conservation—Deed restriction, subdivision covenants.  


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  • (a)

    Certain deed restrictions and subdivision covenants create an inordinate demand for potable water and do not promote the water conservation goals of the town and its water conservation plan.

    (b)

    Deed restrictions or covenants shall not require any of the following practices:

    (1)

    A certain percentage of residential lots to be turf grass.

    (2)

    A specific type of turf grass is to be utilized.

    (3)

    Lawns to be maintained at a specific color, and prohibitions against browning during periods of dormancy or drought.

    (4)

    Resodding of lawns during periods of water shortage and drought.

(Ord. No. 2011-11, 10-4-2011)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 2011-11, adopted Oct. 4, 2011, did not set out specific provisions for inclusion in this Code. At the editor's discretion these provisions have been included as § 12-25.