The Mayor, subject to prior approval of the Council may regulate, limit or prohibit the use of water for any purpose. Such regulations shall restrict less essential water uses to the extent deemed necessary to assure an adequate supply for essential domestic and commercial needs and for fire fighting. No such regulation, limitation or prohibition shall be effective until 24 hours after the publication thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
(Ord. 106, passed 4-11-73; Am. Ord. 159, passed 12-21-93) Penalty, see § 54.99