(A) From time to time it may be necessary that Council declare that a water shortage emergency condition prevails in the area served by the city. During such Council-declared water shortages, this subchapter is intended to allocate equitably the water available to human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection.
(B) The specific uses regulated or prohibited in this subchapter are nonessential and, if allowed, would constitute wastage of water and should be prohibited pursuant to Cal. Water Code §§ 350 et seq. and 71640 et seq. and the common law.
('63 Code, § 5-7.01) (Ord. 274-C.S., passed 5-17-77; Am. Ord. 465-C.S., passed 12-31-87)