The water use restrictions in section 7-5-12-2 of this chapter do not apply in the following situations:
A. Limited hand watering of gardens and plants using a hose.
B. Watering of areas with new sod or seed within thirty (30) days of installation.
C. Watering from a source other than the city's water supply if the water user has registered the alternative source with Dakota County and the alternative source is properly permitted by the state of Minnesota. Under this exemption, the city may inspect the property to ensure compliance. (Ord. 831, sec. 1, 12-17-2007)