In the event of a water shortage emergency, in addition to the restrictions heretofore imposed, the following mandatory water conservation measures shall apply:
(A) It shall be unlawful to water or sprinkle any lawn, grass, shrubbery, trees, or flowers with treated water using an automated irrigation or sprinkler system. Watering is permitted only by hand held hose with a spring-loaded nozzle, by container, or by installed drip type irrigation. Provided, however, that any person regularly engaged in the sale of plants shall be permitted to use automated irrigation or sprinkler systems but only in amounts necessary to prevent the loss of nursery stock.
(B) It shall be unlawful to re-fill or supplement swimming and/or wading pools.
(C) Restaurants and other food serving establishments shall use single serving utensils, plates, and cups and shall serve water only at the patron’s request.
(D) Except as provided in division (A) above, it shall be unlawful to use treated water outdoors for any reason other than fire suppression, emergencies relating to health and safety issues, or as needed by the Department of Public Utilities to maintain the water system.
(E) All industrial, manufacturing, and commercial enterprises shall reduce consumption to any degree feasible with a goal of reduction of at least 40%. It is the primary responsibility of each non-residential customer to meet its mandated water use reduction in whatever manner possible, including limitation of operating hours, or days if necessary.
(Ord. passed 12-3-2018) Penalty, see § 54.99