The city may regulate, limit or prohibit the use of water for any purpose as determined by the City Council to be in the best interests of the longevity and safety of the water supply system. Such regulations shall restrict less essential water uses to the extent deemed necessary to ensure an adequate supply for domestic and commercial needs and for firefighting. No such regulation, limitation or prohibition shall be effective until 24 hours after publication thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. Any person violating such regulation or rule shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished as prescribed in § 1-16.
(1993 Code, § 68-31) (Ord. passed 1-22-2001; Ord. 2014-01, passed 1-27-2014)