(A) The purposes of the water conservation provisions of this Chapter 13.26 are to:
(1) Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and property owners of the city;
(2) Assure the maximum beneficial use of city water supplies; and
(3) Attempt to provide sufficient water supplies to meet the basic needs of human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection.
(B) This Chapter 13.26 is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or in any way interfere with the free use of property by covenant, deed, or other private agreement or with restrictive covenants running with the land to which the city provides water services.
(C) The provisions of this Chapter 13.26 shall apply to all persons within the city and all property served by the city wherever situated.
(D) Nothing in this Chapter 13.26 is intended to affect or limit the ability of the city to respond to an emergency, including an emergency that affects the ability of the city to supply water.
(Ord. 2962 § 2 (part), 2009.)