Ojai enthusiastically supports rainwater harvesting as a supplement to the Casitas Municipal Water District supply. Many residents already use rain barrels and cisterns for landscape irrigation.
California AB 1750 authorizes residential rainwater harvesting statewide, and Ojai's environmentally conscious community has widely adopted the practice. Rain barrels and cisterns capture rooftop runoff for garden and landscape irrigation, reducing demand on the limited Casitas MWD supply. Systems for outdoor use generally do not require permits. Larger cisterns or connections to indoor plumbing need building permits. Post-Thomas Fire considerations include ensuring collection systems can handle increased runoff from burn scar areas. Rain barrels must be covered for mosquito prevention and secured against seasonal high winds.
No penalties for standard rain barrel installations. Unpermitted plumbing connections: building code violation starting at $250. Uncovered barrels creating mosquito habitat: vector control enforcement. Systems in Thomas Fire burn scar areas should be designed for increased runoff intensity.
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Ojai enforces strict decibel limits to protect the peaceful valley environment. Residential noise standards are among the more restrictive in Ventura County.
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Ojai's noise ordinance prohibits racing engines, unnecessary idling for more than 10 minutes, and intentional tire screeching. CA Vehicle Code §27007 (95 dBA...
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Ojai regulates noise under OMC Chapter 7-6, incorporating Ventura County noise standards. Residential nighttime noise must not exceed 45 dBA at the property ...
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Amplified music in Ojai is governed by the general noise ordinance (OMC Chapter 7-6). Outdoor amplified music requires a special event permit if audible beyo...
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Nuisance barking violates Ojai's noise ordinance (OMC Title 5, Chapter 11). Police may charge property owners for law enforcement costs after the first respo...
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CVC §22651 limits vehicles to 72 hours on public streets. Ojai enforces parking through the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. The small downtown area has ...
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