Legislation Details

File #: ORD 26-017    Version: 1 Name: water conservation emergency amendment
Type: Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/20/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/28/2026 Final action:
Title: Consider adopting an amendment to Section 7-2-19(b)(7) of the City Code, Conservation of water during emergencies or drought of the Harrisonburg City Code
Attachments: 1. Memorandum, 2. Current ordinance reflecting recommended amendments, 3. DEQ Letter, 4. DEQ Summary Sheet

Subject:

Title

Consider adopting an amendment to Section 7-2-19(b)(7) of the City Code, Conservation of water during emergencies or drought of the Harrisonburg City Code

 

Body

Presented By:  Chris Brown, city attorney

Recommendation and Review

DEQ issued a minor modification to the City’s water withdrawal permit removing the requirement that the City declare a drought whenever Rockingham County declares a drought. This ordinance amendment aligns City Code with the City’s VWP Individual Permit from DEQ.