(A) If compliance with the nonessential use of water restrictions would result in extraordinary hardship upon a water user, the water user may apply for an exemption from this subchapter.
(B) For purposes of this section, extraordinary hardship shall mean a permanent damage to property or other personal or economic loss, which is substantially more severe than the sacrifices borne by other waters users subject to the same nonessential use of water restrictions.
(C) A person or business entity may submit a written request for exemption from this subchapter. The written request shall include full documentation supporting the following:
(1) The nature of the hardship claimed and reason for the requested exemption.
(2) The efforts taken by the applicant to conserve water and the extent to which culinary water use for nonessential purposes may be reduced by the applicant without extraordinary hardship.
(D) The Utility Board shall hear and decide exemptions from this subchapter.
(Ord. 2009-03, passed 6-15-2009; Am. Ord. 2015-02, passed 3-16-2015)