Water Service Requirements

Marin Water Customer Resources Marin Water customers may find the following resources useful during and/or following completion of a construction project on their property.

Start (or Stop) Water Service / Establish Customer Account

Once your water meter is installed, you can request to start your water service through our easy online form. You may also stop service through this same process. marinwater.org/start-stop-service

Upsized Water Meter Discount

Customers whose water meter sizes were increased to accommodate indoor fire sprinklers or low water pressure, may qualify for lower fixed fees on their water bill. marinwater.org/Discounts

Customer Water Rules

Marin Water’s ongoing water rules are designed to ensure sustainable community water use. marinwater.org/WaterRules

Water Service Requirements for:

Rebates and Incentives

We offer a variety of rebates and money-saving incentive opportunities to support customers with their water saving goals, including cash for lawn replacements, rebates for rain barrel and graywater system installations, and discounts on irrigation controllers and smart home water monitors. marinwater.org/Rebates

WaterSmart Garden and Landscape Resources

The greatest water-savings can be achieved outdoors, and we’ve curated a host of online resources from an array of industry experts to help customers create both beautiful AND water-efficient gardens or landscapes. Find guidance, tools and tips on irrigation, ground cover, plant selection, fire-safe and water-efficient landscape design, graywater systems and more. marinwater.org/WaterSmartGardening

New construction Renovations requiring installation of a fire sprinkler system or adding water fixtures beyond existing meter capacity Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) When initiating a construction project, a variety of requirements related to water service may need to be undertaken. These requirements are established and administered by Marin Water, a special water district serving central and southern Marin County. The matrix on the inside of this page is intended to help you prepare for the steps involving water service that will be necessary for your project.

ACTION

Begin water service application process to provide description of project.

Complete the Project Information Form at marinwater.org/DevelopmentServices. Requirements and fees for your project will be provided

by Marin Water after your application is reviewed. To give you an idea of what to expect, some or all of the following items may be required.

POSSIBLE REQUIREMENTS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

RENOVATION

ADU

May be required

May be required

May be required

May be required

May be required

May be required

Required

Required

Required

Install swimming pool cover if property will have or has a pool.

Required

Required

Required

Complete Landscape Plan Review process if landscape area is part of project.

Required

Required

Required

Review application process: marinwater.org/LandscapePlanReview

Projects with less than 500 sq ft of landscape area can comply with Marin Water’s Prescriptive Compliance Option Checklist (formal plans not required).

For questions, contact: plancheck@marinwater.org

Projects with more than 500 sq ft of landscape area must undergo a full Landscape Plan Review.

Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area of less than 1,000 sq ft can comply with Marin Water’s Prescriptive Compliance Option checklist (formal plans not required).

Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area of less than 1,000 sq ft can comply with Marin Water’s Prescriptive Compliance Option checklist (formal plans not required).

Projects with an aggregate landscape area of more than 1000 sq ft must undergo a full Landscape Plan Review.

Projects with an aggregate landscape area of more than 1000 sq ft must undergo a full Landscape Plan Review.

Use recycled water, which may include irrigation and approved indoor uses.

This requirement applies to multi-unit or commercial properties in the Terra Linda area at this time. View recycled water service area map: marinwater.org/RecycledWater For questions, contact: 415-945-1488 / recycled@marinwater.org Install Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer at the water meter.

For questions, contact: 415-945-1488 / backflow@marinwater.org Comply with CalGreen Plumbing fixtures standards to ensure efficiency of all installed water fixtures.

Review current standards: hcd.ca.gov/building-standards/calgreen

Note: SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX HOME PROPERTIES Grass installation for single-family homes and duplexes is limited to no more than 20% of the newly landscaped area with a max allowance of 1,200 square feet of grass.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Potable water may not be used to irrigate new ornamental lawn in commercial and municipal landscapes requiring Plan Review.

Note: COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Potable water may not be used to irrigate ornamental lawn in rehabilitated commercial and municipal landscapes requiring Plan Review.

ACTION

Begin water service application process to provide description of project.

Complete the Project Information Form at marinwater.org/DevelopmentServices. Requirements and fees for your project will be provided

by Marin Water after your application is reviewed. To give you an idea of what to expect, some or all of the following items may be required.

POSSIBLE REQUIREMENTS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

RENOVATION

ADU

May be required

May be required

May be required

May be required

May be required

May be required

Required

Required

Required

Install swimming pool cover if property will have or has a pool.

Required

Required

Required

Complete Landscape Plan Review process if landscape area is part of project.

Required

Required

Required

Review application process: marinwater.org/LandscapePlanReview

Projects with less than 500 sq ft of landscape area can comply with Marin Water’s Prescriptive Compliance Option Checklist (formal plans not required).

For questions, contact: plancheck@marinwater.org

Projects with more than 500 sq ft of landscape area must undergo a full Landscape Plan Review.

Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area of less than 1,000 sq ft can comply with Marin Water’s Prescriptive Compliance Option checklist (formal plans not required).

Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area of less than 1,000 sq ft can comply with Marin Water’s Prescriptive Compliance Option checklist (formal plans not required).

Projects with an aggregate landscape area of more than 1000 sq ft must undergo a full Landscape Plan Review.

Projects with an aggregate landscape area of more than 1000 sq ft must undergo a full Landscape Plan Review.

Use recycled water, which may include irrigation and approved indoor uses.

This requirement applies to multi-unit or commercial properties in the Terra Linda area at this time. View recycled water service area map: marinwater.org/RecycledWater For questions, contact: 415-945-1488 / recycled@marinwater.org Install Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer at the water meter.

For questions, contact: 415-945-1488 / backflow@marinwater.org Comply with CalGreen Plumbing fixtures standards to ensure efficiency of all installed water fixtures.

Review current standards: hcd.ca.gov/building-standards/calgreen

Note: SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX HOME PROPERTIES Grass installation for single-family homes and duplexes is limited to no more than 20% of the newly landscaped area with a max allowance of 1,200 square feet of grass.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Potable water may not be used to irrigate new ornamental lawn in commercial and municipal landscapes requiring Plan Review.

Note: COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Potable water may not be used to irrigate ornamental lawn in rehabilitated commercial and municipal landscapes requiring Plan Review.

Marin Water Customer Resources Marin Water customers may find the following resources useful during and/or following completion of a construction project on their property.

Start (or Stop) Water Service / Establish Customer Account

Once your water meter is installed, you can request to start your water service through our easy online form. You may also stop service through this same process. marinwater.org/start-stop-service

Upsized Water Meter Discount

Customers whose water meter sizes were increased to accommodate indoor fire sprinklers or low water pressure, may qualify for lower fixed fees on their water bill. marinwater.org/Discounts

Customer Water Rules

Marin Water’s ongoing water rules are designed to ensure sustainable community water use. marinwater.org/WaterRules

Water Service Requirements for:

Rebates and Incentives

We offer a variety of rebates and money-saving incentive opportunities to support customers with their water saving goals, including cash for lawn replacements, rebates for rain barrel and graywater system installations, and discounts on irrigation controllers and smart home water monitors. marinwater.org/Rebates

WaterSmart Garden and Landscape Resources

The greatest water-savings can be achieved outdoors, and we’ve curated a host of online resources from an array of industry experts to help customers create both beautiful AND water-efficient gardens or landscapes. Find guidance, tools and tips on irrigation, ground cover, plant selection, fire-safe and water-efficient landscape design, graywater systems and more. marinwater.org/WaterSmartGardening

New construction Renovations requiring installation of a fire sprinkler system or adding water fixtures beyond existing meter capacity Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) When initiating a construction project, a variety of requirements related to water service may need to be undertaken. These requirements are established and administered by Marin Water, a special water district serving central and southern Marin County. The matrix on the inside of this page is intended to help you prepare for the steps involving water service that will be necessary for your project.