A water supply shortage exists when the City Manager determines that due to drought or other water supply conditions, a water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists and consumer demand reduction is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately respond to existing water conditions. When the City Manager finds that such conditions have been satisfied, he or she shall recommend to the City Council that a resolution to declare the appropriate stage of action be adopted. The City Manager has discretion to determine that certain mandatory restrictions may be appropriate for implementation at an earlier stage and may recommend such restriction for implementation.
(Ord. 1662, passed 10-15-14)