For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The City of Eureka, California.
COUNCIL. The elected Council of the city.
CUSTOMER. Any person using water supplied by the city.
MANAGER. The City Manager of the city.
NONESSENTIAL USE. Any use not required for human consumption, sanitation, or fire protection.
NONESSENTIAL USER. Any user other than a domestic residential customer or facility providing for health and safety.
OUTDOOR SURFACE. Any patio, porch, veranda, driveway, or sidewalk.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.
WATER. Potable water provided by the city through its distribution system.
WATER WASTE.
(1) Water use in outdoor areas resulting in runoff. The use of water which allows water to run off to a gutter, ditch, or drain.
(2) The excessive use, loss, or escape of water through breaks, leaks or malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution facilities.
(3) The washing of vehicles, building exteriors, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas without the use of a positive shut-off nozzle on the hose, which results in excessive runoff.
('63 Code, § 5-7.02) (Ord. 274-C.S., passed 5-17-77; Am. Ord. 465-C.S., passed 12-31-87; Am. Ord. 742-C.S., passed 6-2-09)