Practices that conserve water should be used at all times. Examples of conservation measures include:
(A) Judiciously sprinkling, watering, or irrigating shrubbery, trees, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, or any other vegetation;
(B) Eliminating wasteful sprinkling of impervious surfaces, such as streets and sidewalks;
(C) Limiting water use while washing trucks, trailers, mobile homes, railroad cars, or any other type of mobile equipment;
(D) Limiting water use while cleaning sidewalks, driveways, paved areas, or other outdoor surfaces;
(E) Repairing or replacing leaking water fixtures and service lines;
(F) Using appliances such as clothes washers and dishwashers only when they are full;
(G) Turning off the water while brushing teeth or shaving;
(H) Using a higher lawnmower setting to provide natural ground shade and promote the soil's water retention;
(I) Washing cars with a bucket of soapy water and using a nozzle to stop the flow of water from the hose between rinsing;
(J) Covering swimming pools when not in use to reduce evaporation.
(Ord. 21-2010, passed 11-9-10)