A. It is unlawful for any customer of the Town of Hammonton to make, cause, use or permit the use of water from the Town of Hammonton for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, governmental or any other purpose in a manner contrary to any provision herein, or in an amount in excess of that use permitted by the blowing conservation stages which shall be placed into effect pursuant to action taken by the Town of Hammonton, or its designees, in accordance with these provisions.
B. Uses of water in violation of the standards set forth herein shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following practices:
(1) A customer shall not let water leave the customer's property by drainage onto adjacent properties or public or private roadways, streets or storm sewer systems due to excessive irrigation and/or uncorrected leaks.
(2) A customer will not fail to repair a water leak upon notice by the Superintendant or his authorized designee to repair said leak.
C. The following stages shall take effect upon issuance of a Declaration as herein provided.
(1) Stage 1: water alert mandatory compliance. Upon implementation by the Town of Hammonton and publication of notice in one or more of the Town's official newspapers, the following Stage 1 water conservation measures shall apply:
(a) Lawn watering and landscape irrigation, including construction irrigation, is permitted only during designated hours on designated days, regardless of the particular month.
[1] Watering is permitted at any time if:
[a] A hand-held hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle is used; or
[b] A hand-held container is used; or
[c] A drip irrigation system is used.
[2] Commercial nurseries, commercial sod farms and similarly situated establishments are exempt from Stage 1 irrigation restrictions but will be required to curtail all nonessential water use.
(b) The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes and other types of mobile equipment, is permitted at any lime with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle for quick rinses. Washing may be done at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash or commercial service station, or by a mobile car wash or on-site car wash using high-pressure washing equipment. Further, such washings are exempted from those regulations where the health, safety and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleanings, such as garbage trucks and vehicles to transport food and perishables.
(c) Irrigation of golf courses, parks, school grounds and recreation fields is permitted only during designated hours on designated days, except golf course greens which may be irrigated to remain viable.
(d) The overfilling of swimming pods and spas is prohibited. The filling or refilling of ponds and artificial lakes is prohibited.
(e) Use of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to firefighting, related activities or other activities necessary to maintain the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Hammonton.
(f) All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their customers except when specifically requested by the customers.
(g) Water shall not be used to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, except to alleviate immediate fire or sanitation hazards. High-pressure washing of such surfaces will be permitted.
(h) Ornamental fountains and garden ponds may operate if they recirculate water. Ornamental fountains and garden ponds that do not recycle water are prohibited.
(i) Construction operations receiving water from a construction meter or water truck shall not use water unnecessarily for any purposes other than those required by regulatory agencies. Construction projects requiring watering for new landscaping materials should adhere to the designated irrigation hours associated with Subsection C(1)(a) of Stage 1.
(2) Stage 2: water warning mandatory compliance. Stage 2 applies during periods when the Town of Hammonton will not be able to meet all of the water demands of its customers. Upon implementation by the Town of Hammonton and publication of notice, the following water conservation measures shall apply except when reclaimed water is used:
(a) Lawn watering and landscape irrigation, including with a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle, is permitted only during designated hours on designated days, regardless of the months of the year. Watering is permitted at any hour, on any day, if a hand-held container or drip irrigation system is used.
(b) Commercial nurseries shall reduce water by an amount to be determined by the Town of Hammonton Water Department Editor's Note: The Water Department was inactivated 1-24-2011 by Ord. No. 3-2011. See now Ch. 53, Department of Public Utilities; Superintendent of Public Works. Superintendent.
(c) The washing of automobiles, truth, trailers, boats, airplanes and other types of mobile equipment is permitted only during designated hours on designated days with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle for quick rinses. Washing is permitted at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash. The use of water by all types of commercial car washes not using partially reclaimed or recycled water shall be reduced in volume by an amount determined by the Town of Hammonton Water Department. Further, such washings are exempt from these regulations where the health, safety and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleanings, such as garbage trucks and vehicles to transport food and perishables.
(d) The overfilling of swimming pools and spas is prohibited. The filling or refilling of ponds and artificial lakes is prohibited.
(e) Watering golf courses, parks, school grounds and recreation fields is permitted only during designated hours on designated days, except golf course greens.
(f) Use of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to firefighting or other activities immediately necessary to maintaining the heath, safety and welfare of the citizens of Hammonton.
(g) All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their customers except when specifically requested by the customers.
(h) Water shall not be used to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, except to alleviate immediate fire or sanitation hazards.
(i) The operation of any ornamental fountain or similar structure is prohibited except for short periods of time to prevent damage.
(3) Stage 3: water emergency mandatory compliance. Stage 3 applies when a major failure of any supply or distribution facility, whether temporary or permanent, occurs in the water distribution system of the Town of Hammonton water and sewer facilities. Upon declaration of Town of Hammonton and publication of notice, the following measures shall apply except when reclaimed water is used:
(a) All outdoor irrigation of turf and ground covers is prohibited with the exception of plant materials classified to be rare, exceptionally valuable or essential to the well-being of the public at large or rare animals. Irrigation of trees and shrubs is permitted only by hand-held hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle, hand-held container, or drip irrigation system. Greywater may be used in accordance with appropriate regulatory agency guidelines and regulations to irrigate fruit trees, ground covers and ornamental trees and shrubs. Greywater is defined as household wastewater other than toilet waste.
(b) The use of water at commercial nurseries, commercial sod farmers and similarly situated establishments shall be reduced in volume by an amount determined by the Town of Hammonton Water Department. Editor's Note: The Water Department was inactivated 1-24-2011 by Ord. No. 3-2011. See now Ch. 53, Department of Public Utilities; Superintendent of Public Works. Greywater may be used in accordance with the appropriate regulatory agencies to irrigate fruit trees, ground covers and ornamental trees and shrubs.
(c) The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes and other types of mobile equipment is prohibited. The use of water by all types of commercial car washes or commercial vehicle service stations and not in the immediate interest of the public health, safety and welfare shall be reduced in volume by an amount determined by the Town of Hammonton Water Department. Further, such washings are exempt from these regulations where the health, safety and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleanings such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.
(d) The filling, refilling or adding of water to swimming pools, spas, ponds and artificial lakes is prohibited.
(e) The watering of all golf course areas, except greens, is prohibited.
(f) Use of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting or other activities immediately necessary to maintain the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Hammonton.
(g) All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their customers except when specifically requested by the customers.
(h) Water shall not be used to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, except to alleviate immediate fire or sanitation hazards.
(i) The operation of any ornamental fountain or similar structure is prohibited except for short periods of time to prevent damage.
(j) The use of water for commercial, manufacturing or processing purposes shall be reduced in volume by an amount determined by the Town of Hammonton Water Department.
(k) All sales of non-reclaimed water outside of the Towns limits shall be discontinued, with the exception of sales previously approved by the Town of Hammonton.
(l) No new construction meters will be issued. Construction water shall not be used for earth work or road construction purposes. Construction projects necessary to maintaining the health, safety and welfare of the public are exempt from these regulations.
(m) Except as to property for which a building permit has been heretofore issued, no new building permit(s) shall be provided, except in the following circumstances:
[1]For projects necessary to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare;
[2]When using reclaimed water;
[3]When the recipient of the building permit can demonstrate that no net increase in water use will occur.
(4) In the case of any emergency declaration as is described herein, the terms of the curtailment may be modified by amendment from time to time based on any change in emergent conditions.