(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LANDSCAPE/LANDSCAPING. Gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs, and other living plants, excluding new sod and/or seeded turf lawns.
SOD and/or SEEDED TURF LAWNS. Areas of mowed or cultivated grass species, including but not limited to rye grass, fescue, bentgrass, bermuda, and/or zoysiagrass, exceeding 100 square feet in area.
SWIMMING POOL. As defined in the 1999 Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA 1999 Code).
WATER. The water provided by and obtained by a person from a water supply system operated by the village or any third person.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. A water supply distribution system operated by the village or a third person which provides potable water service through water lines and mains within the village.
(B) Application.
(1) The provisions of this section shall apply to all persons using water and to all properties within the village which are connected to a water distribution system.
(2) The provisions of this section shall apply continuously, subject to modifications hereof by an emergency proclamation.
(C) Restricted days for specified water uses.
(1) Except as may be otherwise imposed in the event of an emergency proclamation, there shall be no restrictions as to days when water from a water distribution system may be used for the following:
(a) Watering or sprinkling of trees where such watering or sprinkling is done by a person using a handheld watering device;
(b) Vehicle and equipment washing; or
(c) Any other lawful use of water from the water distribution system such as bathing, clothes washing, and other normal household uses not otherwise specifically restricted by the provisions of this section
(2) Water from a water distribution system may only be used for the watering or sprinkling of landscaping (except sod and/or seeded turf lawns planted or installed in the then current year as hereinafter provided), and the filling of swimming pools, as follows:
(a) All properties with even numbered street numbers (such as, numbers ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) may use water from the water distribution system on even numbered calendar dates and only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(b) All properties with odd numbered street numbers (such as, numbers ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) may use water from the water distribution system on odd numbered calendar dates and only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(3) Restrictions for sod and/or seeded turf lawns for new lawns. Notwithstanding the restrictions set forth in subsection (2), water from the water distribution system may be used for establishment of sod and/or seeded turf lawns planted in the then current year for a period of 14 days after the sod is laid or the seed is planted.
(D) Waste of water. No person shall allow a continuous stream of water to run off into any gutter, ditch, drain, or street inlet while using water for restricted purposes.
(E) Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any commercial or industrial entity for which use of water is necessary to continue normal business operations, or to maintain stock or inventory, provided, however, this exception shall not apply to any uses of water not essential to normal business operations or the maintenance of inventory or stock or landscape watering.
(F) Emergency proclamation. Whenever the water supply of the village is diminished from any cause, including, but not limited to, prolonged dry period, increased water demand, equipment failure, or water quality concerns, to an amount which in the opinion of the Mayor is or is likely to become dangerous to the health and safety of the public, the Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to issue an emergency proclamation in the form of a notice containing other additional regulations or restrictions on the use of water from the water distribution system. Upon issuing such proclamation, the Mayor shall make the contents thereof known to the public by news release to the local newspapers and radio media and may also notify the citizens in any other practical manner that shall be devised. Further, the Mayor shall immediately notify all members of the Village Board of the nature of the emergency and the regulations that have been imposed. The emergency proclamation of the Mayor and the regulations imposed thereby, shall remain in full force and effect until the Mayor determines that the emergency no longer exists or until the Village Board modifies, repeals or makes permanent the emergency proclamation, and the regulations imposed thereby, by means of ordinance passed at any regular or special meeting of the Village Board.
(Ord. 2001-M-02, passed 4-24-2001; Am. Ord. 2006-12, passed 6-13-2006) Penalty, see § 52.99