WATER DEMAND COMMITTEE
ITEM:		DISCUSSION ITEM
8.	DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLE UTILITY HOOK-UPS
Meeting Date:			July 23, 2015	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	N/A
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			Gabby Ayala	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: Staff recently received an inquiry regarding the District’s position on whether utility hookups for recreational vehicles (RVs) require a Water Permit. Water consumption from RV pads is likely to increase water use as RVs represent an inexpensive way to tour without the need of lodging in a hotel or other type of boarding house. However, water use on a Site increases due to washing, bathing and food preparation for RVs that require utility hookups to a Water Distribution System, i.e., California American Water Company.

District Rule 20, Permits Required, does not require a Water Permit for “a temporary structure” (i.e., a structure without a permanent occupancy and without a permanent foundation and that has “no plumbing”). Staff is requesting direction on whether the District should require a Water Permit for RV connections.

DISCUSSION: Historically, the District has not issued Water Permits for RV spots, but the increase in this type of use may warrant a change in policy to address potential water capacity on a Site. Businesses that offer utility hookups for RVs include parks, hotels, fairgrounds, meeting hall facilities, and resorts. Today’s RVs are literally homes on wheels. These vehicles are able to be utilized year-round and are not be affected by weather.

RECOMMENDATION: The Water Demand Committee should discuss its position on the Water Permit requirement for RV utility hookups.

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