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<br />Attachment A <br /> <br />. Due to the large quantity of water that can be lost due to evaporation, no watering is <br />permitted between the hours of 1O:00am and 8:00pm. <br />. Certain exemptions to the watering restrictions are allowed including: <br />o Newly sodded/seeded yards are exempt from the odd/even restrictions for a <br />period of two (2) weeks (still cannot water between noon and 6pm). <br />o Over seeding or spot repair of existing, established yards may be watered daily <br />with a hand controlled hose (still cannot water between noon and 6pm). <br />o Car washing, filling of children's swimming pools and children playing in hose <br />operated sprinklers or water toys are exempt from all watering restrictions. <br /> <br />Irrigation Systems <br /> <br />All properties that utilize in-ground irrigation systems and are served by the municipal water <br />system are subject to the current water restrictions. All irrigation systems, regardless of whether <br />the property is served by the municipal water system or private well, are subject to the following <br />requirements: <br />. Irrigation permit is required prior to installation of system. <br />. Backflow preventer device is required. <br />. Rain sensor(s) is required to prevent an irrigation system from operating during rain <br />~vents. <br /> <br />Topsoil <br /> <br />Any new construction of a principal structure, including single family homes, multifamily <br />buildings and commercial and industrial buildings now require the installation of four (4) inches <br />of topsoil across all disturbed areas. Topsoil, especially topsoil with a high organic content, has <br />a much higher water holding capacity than the sandy soils typically found in Ramsey. Topsoil is <br />defined as black dirt composed of unconsolidated material, largely undecomposed organic matter <br />that is a suitable foundation for vegetative growth. The composition of the topsoil shall include a <br />well balanced medium consisting of the following: <br />. A maximum sand/silt content of 20% <br />. A minimum organic content of35% <br />. A pH between 6 and 7 <br />. Removal of all rocks in excess of 3/4" <br /> <br />Financial Assistance <br /> <br />Certain landscaping or conservation projects may be eligible for various cost-share programs or <br />grants. If you are considering undertaking a project that may ultimately help conserve water <br />and/or restore native vegetation, a great source for information regarding possible grant <br />opportunities can be found at the Anoka Conservation District's website: <br />httV:/ /www.anokanaturalresources.com/acd/finassist/financialassist.htm. <br />