(a) The Village Administrator, as well as the Mayor is empowered to declare a water emergency.
(b) “Water Use Restriction”, is defined as restriction of water usage from Village supply lines.
(c) Such restrictions shall exist from the time a water emergency is formally announced until it is formally canceled.
(d) Whenever a water use restriction is declared, the Mayor/Administrator shall request the local news media announce the existence of the restriction, its time of operation, the area in which it will apply and measures required to comply with said restriction. Cancellation shall be accomplished in the same manner.
(e) Levels of restriction shall be as follows:
(1) Level 1 - All forms of non-essential water use including, but not limited to, lawn sprinkling, watering of gardens, washing of vehicles. This level shall be utilized when it is determined that there is a 90 day water supply.
(2) Level 2 - Limits shall be placed upon commercial usage. This level shall be utilized when it is determined that there is a 60 day water supply.
(3) Level 3 - Rationing of water. This level shall be utilized when it is determined that there is a 30 day water supply.
(f) Whoever violates this section shall be given one (1) written warning notice within ten days of violation. Upon receipt of such notice immediate compliance shall occur. Violation shall be a minor misdemeanor, with each day of violation as a separate offense.
(Ord. D-3-89-1. Passed 2-13-89.)