(A) In the event the City Manager issues a declaration of Stage III water shortage condition, then it shall be unlawful for any person to use or permit the use of water from the city water system for any purpose hereinafter set forth until a time as the declaration water shortage has been rescinded. In exercising the authority for declaring a water shortage condition consideration shall be given to water storage levels and available sources of supply, available usable storage on hand, drawdown rates, the projected supply capability, outlook for precipitation, daily water use patterns and availability of water from other sources.
(B) In the event a Stage III water shortage condition exists, the following restrictions shall also apply:
(1) To induce water into any pool is prohibited;
(2) To use water outside a structure for any use other than an emergency involving a fire is prohibited;
(3) Fire protection is to be maintained by drafting of ponds, rivers and the like, wherever possible;
(4) The use of throw-away utensils and plates is encouraged and recommended at all eating establishments; and
(5) To operate an evaporative air conditioner which recycles water except during operating hours of business is prohibited.
(Prior Code, § 8-40) (Ord. passed 11-6-1986) Penalty, see § 51.99