(A) In the event a Stage II Water Shortage Condition is in effect and the raw water storage facilities drop to 60% or less of storage, then the Public Utilities Director may declare a Stage II Water Shortage. In exercising the authority for declaring a water shortage condition, consideration shall be given to water shortage levels and available sources of supply, available usable storage on hand, drawdown rates, the project supply capability, outlook for precipitation, daily water use patterns and availability of water from other sources.
(B) In the event the Public Utilities Director issues a declaration of a Stage II Water Shortage Condition, then it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use or permit the use of water from the water system for any purpose hereinafter set forth until a time as the declaration of water shortage shall have been rescinded. In addition to the voluntary guidelines already in effect, it shall be unlawful to use water supplied by the town’s water system in the following manner:
(1) To water lawns, grass, shrubbery, trees, flowers and vegetable gardens, except in accordance with the following schedule set forth below for specific areas of the town. The watering shall be done by hand-held hose or container or drip irrigation system only. All areas west of Holland Street on Sundays and Thursdays between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.. All areas east of Oakland Street on Saturdays and Wednesdays between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.;
(2) To fill newly constructed swimming and/or wading pools or to add water or to refill private swimming and/or wading pools which have been drained;
(3) To wash automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes or any other type of mobile equipment, including commercial washing;
(4) To wash down outside areas such as streets, driveways, service station aprons, parking lots, office buildings, exterior of existing or newly constructed homes or apartments, sidewalks or patios, or to use water for other similar purposes;
(5) To use water for public or private fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression or other public emergency;
(6) To operate or induce water into any ornamental fountain, pool or pond, or other structure for similar use of water;
(7) To operate water-cooled air conditioners or other equipment that does not recycle cooling water, except when health and safety are adversely affected;
(8) To serve drinking water in restaurant, cafeterias or other food establishments, except upon request; and
(9) To use water for any unnecessary purpose or to intentionally waste water.
(Prior Code, § E-VI-4) Penalty, see § 10.99