Water-wise landscaping

Strongly supports the water-wise ordinance and even future fines for water waste; also asked the city, county, and schools to avoid scheduling meetings on the same nights.

Opposed writing water-wise landscaping into code, calling it an overreach for a temporary drought problem; suggested watering-hour restrictions and drought-time limits instead.

He and his wife taught water-wise landscaping in Grantsville for three years; he congratulated the city and said the standards will save water and suit local conditions.

Email commenter said codes should address safety and maintenance, not dictate vegetation type or amount, and suggested incentives instead of mandates.

Supported water conservation strongly given drought conditions, though unsure whether the proposal mandates xeriscaping in new communities.

Opposed mandating water-wise landscaping on residential yards; wants grass for his eight kids and worries rock and artificial turf raise community heat.

Supported water conservation and asked whether the State program helps communities manage water responsibly amid drought and fires.

Suggested an alternative: require or encourage new homes to reclaim gray water for irrigation instead of dictating landscaping type.