36-1 Purpose and findings
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(1) The County Council finds that water resources within Tooele County are limited and must be
planned, allocated, and used in a manner that supports long-term sustainability, public health, economic development, and the orderly growth of the County.
(2) The County Council further finds that land use decisions directly affect water demand, public infrastructure capacity, drought resilience, and the ability of water providers to serve new development.
(3) Outdoor irrigation represents a significant portion of residential, commercial, institutional, and public water demand. Reducing unnecessary outdoor water use is a practical and cost-effective method to conserve culinary and secondary water resources.
(4) Water-efficient landscaping can reduce long-term water demand while maintaining attractive, functional, and maintainable landscapes appropriate for Tooele County’s climate.
(5) The purposes of this Chapter are to: (a) promote efficient use of culinary and secondary water resources; (b) require development to consider available water supply, water provider capacity, and
adopted water conservation plans; (c) reduce potable water use for nonessential outdoor purposes; (d) establish clear standards for landscape design, irrigation systems, turf limitations, and car
wash water use; (e) implement water-efficiency strategies consistent with the County General Plan, including any
adopted water use and preservation element; and (f) protect the right to install and maintain water-wise landscaping consistent with Utah law,
including Utah Code Sections 17-79-615 and 73-10-37, as amended or renumbered. (Ord. 2026-07, 6/30/26)