(A) It is unlawful at any time for any person to make, cause, or use or permit the use of water from the city for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, governmental, or any other purpose in a manner contrary to any provision of this chapter, or in an amount in excess of that use permitted by the water conservation stages which are in effect pursuant to this chapter or by action taken by the General Manager in accordance with this chapter. The water conservation and drought response measures set forth in this section shall be in effect at all times.
(B) It is unlawful at any time for any person to waste water or to use it unreasonably. Unreasonable uses of water shall include, but are not limited to, the following practices:
(1) Allowing water to leave a person's property by drainage onto adjacent properties or public or private roadways or streets due to excessive irrigation and/or uncorrected leaks;
(2) Failing to repair a water leak; and
(3) Using water to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, except to alleviate immediate safety or sanitation hazards.
(4) The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after rainfall measuring one-half (1/2) inch or more.
(C) A water conservation stage shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A water conservation stage shall remain in full force and effect until otherwise determined or discontinued by the General Manager based upon a finding that existing water supply conditions and the supply of water available for distribution within the city's service area has been replenished or augmented.
(D) The city may declare a water shortage emergency during any water conservation stage.
(E) During Water Conservation Stage 1, the water conservation and drought response measures of Water Conservation Stage 2 are voluntary and will be enforced through local and regional public education and awareness measures by the city.
(F) During Water Conservation Stages 2 through 5, the water conservation and drought response measures of each and every previous water conservation stage are mandatory and violations are subject to criminal, civil, and administrative penalties and remedies as specified in this Chapter 13.26 and state law.
(Ord. 3199 § 3, 2015; Ord. 2962 § 2 (part), 2009.)