CHAPTER 53: DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
Section
   53.01   Policy, purpose, intent
   53.02   Public involvement
   53.03   Public education
   53.04   Coordination with regional water planning groups
   53.05   Application
   53.06   Definitions
   53.07   Implementation of Drought Contingency Plan
   53.08   Drought condition operations
   53.09   System limitation operations
   53.10   Enforcement
   53.11   Variances
 
   53.99   Penalty
§ 53.01 POLICY, PURPOSE, INTENT.
   In order to conserve the available water supply and protect the integrity of water supply facilities, with particular regard to domestic water use, sanitation and fire protection, and to protect and preserve public health, welfare and safety and minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortage or other water supply emergency conditions, the town hereby adopts the following regulations and restrictions on the delivery and consumption of water.
(Ord. 2000-09, passed 9-18-2000)
§ 53.02 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT.
   The town by means of public notice in the newspaper and direct mail to wholesale customers provided opportunity for customers to provide input into the preparation of this Plan.
(Ord. 2000-09, passed 9-18-2000)
§ 53.03 PUBLIC EDUCATION.
   (A)   The town will periodically provide the public with information about the Plan, including information about the conditions under which each stage of this plan is to be initiated or terminated and the drought response measures to be implemented in each stage.
   (B)   This information will be provided by means of press releases, water bill inserts or public posting from the town.
(Ord. 2000-09, passed 9-18-2000)
§ 53.04 COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUPS.
   The service area of the town is located within Regional Water Planning Area C. The town has provided a copy of this plan to Region C Water Planning Group.
(Ord. 2000-09, passed 9-18-2000)
§ 53.05 APPLICATION.
   The provisions of this plan shall apply to all persons, customers and property utilizing water provided by the town. The terms “persons” and “customer”, as used in the Plan include individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations and all other legal entities.
(Ord. 2000-09, passed 9-18-2000)
§ 53.06 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   AESTHETIC WATER USE. Water used for ornamental or decorative purposes such as fountains, reflecting pools and water gardens.
   COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL WATER USE. Water use which is integral to the operations of commercial and non-profit establishments and governmental entities such as retail establishments, hotels and motels, restaurants and office buildings.
   CONSERVATION. The practices, techniques and technologies that reduce the consumption of water, reduce the loss or waste of water, improve the efficiency in the use of water or increase the recycling and reuse of water so that a supply is conserved and made available for future or alternative use.
   CUSTOMER. Any person, company or organization using water supplied by the town.
   DOMESTIC WATER USE. Water used for personal needs or for household or sanitary purposes such as drinking, bathing, cooking, sanitation or for cleaning a residence, business, industry or institution.
   INDUSTRIAL WATER USE. The use of water in processes designed to convert materials of lower value into forms having greater usability and value.
   LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION USE. Water used for the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped areas, whether publicly or privately owned, including residential and commercial lawns, gardens, golf courses, parks and rights-of-way and medians.
   NON-ESSENTIAL WATER USE. Water uses that are not essential or required for the protection of public, health, safety and welfare.
   WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. Customers purchasing water from the Town of Holiday Lakes and re-distributing it for a fee to their own customers.
(Ord. 2000-09, passed 9-18-2000)
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