(A) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a water conservation plan that will reduce water consumption within the city through conservation, enable effective water supply planning, assure reasonable and beneficial use of water, prevent waste of water, maximize the efficient use of water within the city to avoid and minimize the effect and hardship of water shortage to the greatest extent possible, and meet any state laws or state regulations requiring water conservation.
(B) This chapter establishes water conservation standards intended to alter behavior related to water use efficiency at all times and authorizes the City Council to adopt further measures to be implemented during times of declared water shortage or declared water shortage emergencies, with increasing restrictions on water use in response to worsening drought or emergency conditions and decreasing supplies.
(Ord. 15-103, passed 6-9-2015)