(A) Direct users to adopt the following conservation measures. Continue the measures listed in voluntary conservation and mandatory conservation Phase III that are not inconsistent with the following:
(1) No outdoor or indoor watering of plants. This includes residential lawns, gardens, golf courses, and athletic fields and retail establishments that sell plants.
(2) Do not use water for any unnecessary purpose or intentionally waste water.
(3) Residential users of more than 4,000 gallons (5.3 one-hundred cubic feet) per month shall reduce water by 15% to 20% of annual average.
(4) Non-residential users of water up to 67,500 gallons (up to 90 one-hundred cubic feet) per month shall reduce water consumption by 15% to 20% of annual average.
(5) Non-residential users of water between 67,500 to 375,000 gallons (90 to 500 one-hundred cubic feet) per month shall reduce water consumption by 20% to 25% of annual average. Excess demand surcharges may apply as detailed in § 52.24.
(6) Non-residential users of water more than 375,000 gallons (500 one-hundred cubic feet) per month shall reduce water consumption by 25% to 33% of annual average. Excess demand surcharges may apply as detailed in § 52.24.
(7) No water will be added to public swimming pools, wading pools or ornamental fountains.
(8) Building permits for new construction shall be prohibited during the Water Shortage Crisis Phase.
(9) Food and beverages in restaurants and other food establishments being served on disposable plates, saucers, cups, eating utensils, napkins, and tablecloths is recommended to meet water conservation targets.
(10) No vehicle washing, including commercial car washes, regardless of amount of water recycled.
(11) Leaking water services or plumbing must be repaired within 24 hours of written notification by the city.
(12) There will be no water used from fire hydrants by contractors or other sources for construction.
(B) These are emergency water shortage restrictions and subject to the following penalties:
(1) Residential penalties:
(a) 1st offense: $500 civil penalty plus $100 administrative fee due and payable within ten days of notice being left or mailed to the residence.
(b) 2nd offense: $1,000 civil penalty plus $100 administrative fee due and payable within ten days of notice being left at or mailed to the residence.
(c) Subsequent offenses: Subsequent offenses within same calendar year, double the amount of the most recent utility bill plus $1,500 civil penalty plus $100 administrative fee due and payable within ten days of notice being left at or mailed to the residence.
(d) Also, will double utility bill if consumption increases above average monthly use based on an annual average.
(2) Non-residential penalties:
(a) 1st offense: $750 civil penalty plus $100 administrative fee due and payable within ten days of notice being left or mailed to the non-residential address.
(b) 2nd offense: $1,500 civil penalty plus $100 administrative fee due and payable within ten days of notice being left at or mailed to the non-residential address.
(c) Subsequent offenses: Subsequent offenses within same calendar year, double the amount of the most recent utility bill plus $2,000 civil penalty and $300 administrative fee due and payable within ten days of notice being left at or mailed to the non-residential address.
(3) Termination of water service. The city reserves the right to terminate water service if user has three violations within six months.
(4) Other remedies. The city reserves the right to enforce this subchapter in all other ways allowable under the laws of North Carolina including but not limited to the right to seek injunctive relief against any violators.
(Ord. 2005-105, passed 11-21-05; Am. Ord. 2007-91, passed 10-25-07; Am. Ord. 2009-60, passed 8-3-09)