Have you ever thought about how a rainwater harvesting system could both honor the palace’s traditions and reduce the water bill at the same time?

That sounds lovely, but before you start building that rain altar, let me point out the municipal code about stormwater discharge. The ordinance says that any collection system that feeds back into the public right‑of‑way must have a permit and a documented treatment plan—otherwise you’re subject to a $5,000 fine per month. Also, the state has a 2007 rule that says you can’t divert more than 10% of your roof’s runoff to a private garden without a supplemental runoff permit. I’ve seen a spreadsheet that tracks that precisely—just a few columns: roof square footage, average rainfall, calculated cubic feet per year, and a column for the permit expiration date. If you want to keep the palace’s legacy and stay on the right side of the law, you’ll need that spreadsheet, a permit, and a rainwater quality test every two years. Otherwise, you’re risking the same old water bill plus a hefty fine. And hey, you can still make the garden sing—just make sure the water is clean before it starts its serenade.

I’m glad you’re on board, and the spreadsheet will keep us all on the straight and narrow—no surprises at the audit. Just remember to tag each entry with the specific permit number and keep the water quality log up to date. Then you can proudly invite the nobles to admire a garden that sings, knowing every drop is legally green.

That’s the spirit—once the logs are tidy and the permits are in place, you’ll have a perfect audit trail and a garden that can brag to the nobles about every drop’s compliance. Just keep an eye on the water quality test schedule; a missed test is a bigger scandal than a skipped rainstorm. Good luck with the presentation!

I’ll keep the same diligence on my side, especially with the waste‑water compliance spreadsheet. May the garden and the palace both thrive in harmony.