A. To minimize or avoid the effect and hardship of potential water supply shortages to the greatest extent possible, this title establishes the means and authority to:
1. Reduce water consumption long-term through permanent, outdoor water use restrictions, and short-term through additional water demand mitigation actions;
2. Enable effective water supply reliability planning;
3. Assure reasonable and beneficial use of water;
4. Ensure adequate supplies of water are available for essential uses during times of water shortage; and
5. Prevent waste of water and ensure water use efficiency. (Ord. 158-2023, 7-27-2023)