(a) During a water emergency, as hereinafter defined, nonessential uses of water including, but not limited to the following, shall be prohibited as provided in subsection (b) hereof:
(1) Watering lawns;
(2) The commercial and residential use of water to wash boats, cars, trucks and other vehicles-
(3) Filling swimming pools;
(4) Watering from hydrants;
(5) Washing sidewalks, driveways, porches and building exteriors;
(6) The sterilization, blowoff and testing of water;
(7) The burning of paper, trash, wood or any combustible material.
(b) The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to declare a water emergency at any time that there is insufficient or inadequate water supply to provide safe and adequate water within the City. An emergency shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) A water main break;
(2) Any physical or mechanical failure at the Columbus Water Treatment Plant;
(3) Dry or drought conditions;
(4) Restriction of water supply by State or federal authorities;
(5) To comply with a mandate from the Columbus Division of Water regarding usage due to emergency conditions.
Upon declaration of and during the existence of a water emergency, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to determine which nonessential uses of water shall be prohibited.
Such declaration shall be made public by publication thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, by posting notice at the Municipal Building and by giving notice to local media. Such public notice should include the effective date of the water emergency ban.
(Ord. 70-88. Passed 9-12-88.)