The following water uses are declared nonessential and are prohibited within the emergency service area:
(A) The watering of lawns;
(B) The watering of outdoor gardens, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs and other outdoor plants, except between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. by means of a bucket or pail, at the minimum rate necessary;
(C) The washing of automobiles and trucks except when required for safety and operational purposes;
(D) The washing of streets, driveways and sidewalks;
(E) The serving of water in restaurants, clubs or eating places unless specifically requested by the individual;
(F) Ornamental water use, including, but not limited to, fountains, artificial waterfalls and reflecting pools;
(G) The use of water for flushing sewers or hydrants by municipalities or any public or private individual or entity except as deemed necessary and approved in the interest of public health or safety by the municipal health officials;
(H) The use of fire hydrants by fire companies for testing fire apparatus and for Fire Department drills except as deemed necessary in the interest of public safety and specifically approved by the township municipal authority;
(I) The use of fire hydrants by municipal road departments, contractors and all others, except as necessary for firefighting or protection purposes; and
(J) The use of water to fill and top off swimming pools.
(Ord. 620, passed 10-26-1998) Penalty, see § 54.99