The City Manager, or designee, may grant written waivers to persons who apply on forms supplied by the city for:
(A) Prohibited uses of water if it is found that a waiver is necessary to prevent an emergency condition relating to health and safety, and if the person seeking a waiver demonstrates that he or she implemented water conservation measures in some other manner that achieves the objectives of this chapter. No waiver can be granted for the filling of any decorative fountain, basin, pond, hot tub, spa or permanent swimming or wading pool, unless the filling occurs as the result of performing necessary leak repairs and unless the other provisions of this section are met.
(B) No waiver can be granted unless the person demonstrates that he or she has already achieved the maximum practical reduction in water consumption as can be achieved by the affected property or business. Any waiver granted must be based upon the water consumption rates of similar water users, properties or businesses.
(Ord. 1222, passed 12-7-09)