The use of water from the village water supply for washing vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, and other types of mobile equipment, by retail water service customers is hereby prohibited except for the following.
(A) Washing vehicles on designated days. The washing of vehicles and other types of mobile equipment on Saturdays and Sundays, provided that such washing shall be done with a hand-held, faucet- filled bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle for quick rinses.
(B) Commercial or health exceptions. The use of water is permitted at the following establishments:
(1) A commercial car wash;
(2) A new or used motor vehicle dealership for the purpose of preparing vehicles for sale;
(3) A commercial motor vehicle body repair or paint shop for the purpose of preparing vehicles or pursuant to a customer repair order;
(4) Commercial aircraft maintenance not to exceed 30 minutes of water usage for each aircraft;
(5) The state’s Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics during maintenance activities; and
(6) Commercial establishments for washing vehicles or equipment.
(C) Fundraisers. An organization may conduct one fund raising car wash event per year for one day with a permit issued by the village. No fee will be charged for the permit. The event shall be conducted in such a manner to minimize water used.
(Ord. 12-10, passed 7-31-2012) Penalty, see § 9-2-99