No one within the domestic water system of the City shall knowingly make, cause, use or permit the use of domestic water for residential, commercial, industrial, governmental or any other purpose in a manner contrary to the provisions of this Chapter or in an amount in excess of that use permitted by the water conservation stage in effect pursuant to action taken by the City Manager in accordance with provisions of this Chapter:
A. Water Conservation Stage 1: Voluntary Compliance-Water Alert. The following restrictions shall apply to all persons year-round unless and until public notification of implementation of Water Conservation Stage 2 or Water Conservation Stage 3 is made. Upon public notification of termination of Water Conservation Stage 3, then Water Conservation Stage 2 shall be in effect. On public notification of termination of Water Conservation Stage 2, then Water Conservation Stage 1 shall be in effect.
1. All outdoor irrigation of lawn, gardens, landscaped areas, plants, trees, shrubs or other greenscape areas is prohibited between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. from April 1 through September 30 and then from ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. to two o'clock (2:00) P.M. from October 1 through March 31. Irrigation of lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, plants, trees, shrubs or other greenscape areas is permitted at any time if:
a. A hand held hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle is used, or
b. A drip irrigation system is used.
Exception: Commercial nurseries, and public parks are exempt from Stage 1 irrigation restrictions but will be requested to curtail all nonessential water use.
2. The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes and other types of vehicles, building exteriors, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, courts, patios and other paved areas is permitted only when using a hand held hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle for quick rinses.
3. The operation of any ornamental fountain or other structure making similar use of water is prohibited unless the fountain uses a recycling system.
4. All restaurants are requested to serve water to customers only when specifically requested by customers.
B. Water Conservation Stage 2: Mandatory Compliance-Water Warning. Upon implementation by the City Manager, and publication of notice, the following restrictions shall apply to all persons: All elements of Water Conservation Stage 1 shall remain in effect in Water Conservation Stage 2 except that: (Ord. 487 N.S., 4-1-1991)
1. All outdoor irrigation of lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, plants, trees, shrubs or other greenscape areas shall occur only between the hours of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight to ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. and eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. to twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight on designated days. Dwellings or establishments with even numbered street addresses shall water only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, subject to the time restrictions set forth above. Dwellings or establishments with odd numbered street addresses shall water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, subject to the time restrictions set forth above. Anyone may water on Sundays subject to the time restrictions set forth above. (Ord. 487 N.S., 4-1-1991; 1996 Code)
2. The washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, courts, patios and other paved areas is absolutely prohibited.
C. Water Conservation Stage 3: Mandatory Compliance-Water Emergency. Upon implementation by the City Manager and publication of notice, the following restrictions shall apply to all persons: All elements of Water Conservation Stage 2 shall remain in effect in Water Conservation Stage 3 except that: (Ord. 487 N.S., 4-1-1991)
1. All outdoor irrigation of lawns, gardens, landscape areas, plants, trees, shrubs or other greenscape areas shall be allowed only between the hours of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight to seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. to twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight on designated days. Exception; City Parks may water during the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. to six o'clock (6:00) P.M. to protect the investment in public parks. (Ord. 487 N.S., 4-1-1991; 1996 Code)
2. The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes, and other vehicles not occurring upon the immediate premises of car washing and commercial service stations and not in the immediate interest of public health, safety and welfare shall be prohibited.
3. Use of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting and/or other activities when necessary to maintain the health, safety and welfare of the customers of the domestic water service area of the City.
4. Commercial nurseries and similar establishments shall water only on designated days and shall use only hand held hose, drip irrigation systems and hand held buckets.
5. The operation of any ornamental fountain or similar structure is prohibited. (Ord. 487 N.S., 4-1-1991)