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Customers shall be encouraged to observe water conservation measures to reduce the wasting of water as follows.
(A) Check plumbing and toilets for leaks annually, and if necessary, repair them.
(B) Repair leaking faucets whenever they develop.
(C) Store drinking water in the refrigerator to avoid trying to run it cool at the tap.
(D) Use a shower for bathing purposes or reduce the depth of water used for tub baths. Limit showers to four minutes, where possible.
(E) Refrain from running faucets while shaving, rinsing dishes or brushing teeth.
(F) Install water flow-restrictive devices in showerheads.
(G) Install water-saving devices such as plastic bottles or commercial units in toilet tanks.
(H) Wash full loads in clothes washers and dishwashers.
(I) Review water uses and, where feasible, install recycle systems, particularly for commercial and industrial customers.
(Prior Code, § 17-404) (Ord. 2006-01, passed 9-5-2006)
Customers shall be encouraged to observe the recommendations of Stage I and to increase the level of conservation efforts as follows.
(A) Limit the use of clothes washers and dishwashers, and, when used, operate such fully loaded.
(B) Reduce the flushing of toilets to the minimum whenever practical.
(C) Limit lawn watering to only when grass shows signs of withering and apply water as slowly as possible to achieve deep penetration.
(D) Limit shrubbery watering to the minimum, reusing household water when possible.
(E) Limit car washing to the minimum.
(F) Limit wash-downs of outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, driveways or other similar purposes.
(G) Limit the hours of operation of water-cooled air conditioners.
(H) Use biodegradable, disposable dishes and utensils for both residential and commercial purposes, where feasible.
(I) Avoid the peak! Set automatic sprinkler systems to come on from either 3:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. or from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Water only two to three times per week.
(Prior Code, § 17-404) (Ord. 2006-01, passed 9-5-2006)
(A) Customers shall be encouraged to observe the recommendations of Stage I and II, and the level of conservation efforts shall be increased to require the mandatory measures in division (B) below.
(B) No person shall:
(1) Use automatic, underground sprinklers to water lawns, grass, trees, shrubbery, flowers, golf greens or vegetable gardens, except during the hours specified by the Director. Those hours shall, unless otherwise varied by the Director, be between 3:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. On each designated day, customers shall water during only one of the allowed periods. When adjustments are made by the Director to the above times, they shall be published in the local newspapers of general circulation and set forth on the city’s website, where appropriate;
(2) Introduce water into wading pools or swimming pools, except to the extent necessary to replenish losses due to evaporation or spillage and to maintain the operation of chemical feed equipment;
(3) Use water to wash down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios or driveways, or for other similar purposes;
(4) Introduce water into any decorative fountain, pool or pond, except where the water is recycled;
(5) Serve water in a restaurant or similar establishment, except upon request;
(6) Use water for any unnecessary purpose or intentionally waste water; or
(7) Wash the exterior of a motor vehicle, except where a private well system is used, or where 50% or more of the water is recycled, or where it can be demonstrated that 30 gallons of water or less are used to wash the vehicle.
(Prior Code, § 17-404) (Ord. 2006-01, passed 9-5-2006) Penalty, see § 53.99
(A) Customers shall be encouraged to observe the conservation measures in Stages I and II and required to continue observing the mandatory requirements in Stage III, except to the extent that such mandatory requirements are modified by the restrictions regarding Stage IV conservation. The level of conservation efforts shall increase to require the additional mandatory measures in division (B) below.
(B) No person shall:
(1) Water or sprinkle any lawns, grass, trees, golf greens or flowers, provided, however, that a person regularly engaged in the sale of plants shall be permitted to use water for the irrigation of their commercial stock in trade using the minimal amount for survival. State-, county- and city-licensed landscape contractors may continue to water plantings which are under written warranty by handheld hose, container or drip irrigation;
(2) Water any vegetable garden or ornamental shrubs, except by handheld hose, container or drip irrigation system during hours specified by the Director. Those hours shall, unless varied by the Director, be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. On each designated day, customers shall water during only one of the allowed periods. When adjustments are made by the Director to the above times, they shall be published in local newspapers of general circulation and set forth on the city’s website, where appropriate;
(3) Fill any wading pool or swimming pool or replenish any filled pool, except to the minimum essential for the operation of chemical feed equipment;
(4) Make nonessential use of water for commercial or public use;
(5) Operate water-cooled air conditioners or other equipment that does not recycle cooling water, except when health and safety are adversely affected; or
(6) Wash any motor vehicle or other type of mobile equipment, provided, however, that any person regularly engaged in the business of washing motor vehicles and any commercial car wash facility shall be permitted to use water for such purposes when 50% water savings are documented.
(Prior Code, § 17-404) (Ord. 2006-01, passed 9-5-2006) Penalty, see § 53.99
(A) Customers shall be encouraged to observe the conservation measures in Stages I and II and required to continue observing the mandatory requirements in Stages III and IV. The level of conservation efforts shall increase to require the additional mandatory measures in divisions (B) and (C) below.
(B) No person shall:
(1) Use water outside a structure, except in an emergency involving fire;
(2) Operate evaporative air conditioning units that recycle water, except during the operating hours of the business;
(3) Use any swimming pool or wading pool; or
(4) Wash any motor vehicle, including commercial washing, unless a private well is used.
(C) In addition to the conservation measures enumerated above, customers shall use plates, glasses, cups and eating utensils that are disposable and biodegradable.
(Prior Code, § 17-404) (Ord. 2006-01, passed 9-5-2006) Penalty, see § 53.99
(A) Customers shall be encouraged to observe the conservation measures in Stages I and II and required to continue observing the mandatory requirements of Stages III, IV and V. The level of conservation efforts shall increase to require the following mandatory measures.
(1) Fire protection will be maintained but, where possible, tank trucks shall use raw water.
(2) All industrial uses of water shall be prohibited.
(3) All other uses of water will be limited to those necessary to meet the minimum health and safety needs of the customers, as determined by the Director.
(B) Failure to act in accordance therewith or the use of water in any manner or attempt to evade or avoid water rationing restrictions shall be unlawful.
(Prior Code, § 17-404) (Ord. 2006-01, passed 9-5-2006) Penalty, see § 53.99
Water conservation measures shall be applicable to all users of the system, including users located outside the city. Conservation measures shall be in force until they are terminated by the Mayor, Director or City Council. Notice of conservation measures shall be broadly reported to the media and shall, where feasible, be included on customers’ utility bills.
(Prior Code, § 17-405) (Ord. 2006-01, passed 9-5-2006)
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