A. In response to any condition necessitating increased water conservation, such as a water shortage due to drought, natural disaster, or other reduction of water supply availability, or as may otherwise be required to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the city council may by resolution declare the existence of a water shortage and impose revised and additional limitations and time restrictions on outdoor water use. While the declaration of water shortage remains in effect, no person shall use, or cause to be used, city water in violation of such limitations or restrictions. Unless the resolution specifies an ending date, the declaration of water shortage shall remain in effect until rescinded or otherwise modified by subsequent resolution of the city council.
B. While a declaration of water shortage is in effect, any requirement in the Planning and Development Code to plant or irrigate trees, shrubs, or other groundcover, or for groundcover to be living, is suspended. (Ord. 2014-0009 § 1; Ord. 2009-050 § 1; Ord. 2009-026 § 1)