The new ordinance requires that new buildings and remodeled homes use low-flow faucets, toilets, urinals, shower heads, dishwashers and energy-efficient air conditioners.
California is in its third year of a drought. City officials say the new guidelines could save about 1 billion gallons of water per year.
The head of the Department of Water and Power backed the proposal.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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