Outdoor Water Feature Conservation Plan
Required for all non-residential water features with pool surface area greater than 1,000 square feet
A Conservation Plan is required for all non-residential water features with pool surface area greater than 1,000 square feet to obtain a Basic or Advanced fountain variance.
The Basic Fountain Variance allows fountains/water features to run for eight (8) hours during stages 1 and 2 and four (4) hours during stages 3 and 4. The Advanced Fountain Variance allows fountains/water features to run for 12 hours in stages 1 and 2 and eight (8) hours in stages 3 and 4 with a required higher level of monitoring. (NOTE: Real-time monitoring technology, such as a computerized central control system, is required to qualify for an Advanced Fountain Variance.)
The Conservation Plan is to ensure that the water features are maintained and make-up water is minimized. The components of a Conservation Plan are:
- Owner & operator contact information
- Location of feature
- Surface area
- Monthly water use
- Sub-meter
- Sign with operational hours located at the fountain or
- water feature
(NOTE: Fountains using 100 percent non-potable water or that are designed as a wildlife habitat water feature may use this form for a variance.)