5-1-19: WATER WASTE:
The following uses of water are defined as a "waste of water" and shall be unlawful except as otherwise authorized:
   A.   The use of water which allows substantial amounts of water to run off to a gutter or ditch. Every water user is deemed to have his water distribution lines and facilities under his control at all times and to know the manner and extent of his water use and excess runoff.
   B.   The excessive use, loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution facilities for any period of time after such escape of water should reasonably have been discovered and corrected. It shall be presumed that a period of forty eight (48) hours after discovery is a reasonable time within which to correct such leak or break.
   C.   The washing of building exteriors, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas without the use of a positive shutoff nozzle on the hose, except where necessary to dispose of liquids or substances that may endanger the public health and safety.
   D.   The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes and other types of mobile equipment without the use of a positive shutoff nozzle on the hose, except when conducting on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash. (Ord. 749, 5-14-1991)