(A) The year-round conservation ordinance regulations apply to any individual, household or business using water within the village or whose property is supplied by the village’s water system. The multi-tier, color-coded alert system of allowed watering times can be found in the table below:
Even Addresses | Odd Addresses | |
Year-round (Green Tier) | On even calendar days between 6-9 a.m. or 6-9 p.m. | On odd calendar days between 6-9 a.m. or 6-9 p.m. |
Moderate to severe drought (Yellow Tier) | The use of sprinkler systems is prohibited. Exempted uses are still allowed with no time or day restrictions. | |
Extreme to exceptional drought (Red Tier) | The use of sprinkler systems and exempted uses are prohibited at all times and days. | |
To establish new sod | A permit is required for all installations. Installations are not allowed during July and August. Installation can occur at any time of the year with no watering restrictions if recycled greywater or harvested rainwater is being used. | |
(B) Exempted water uses.
(1) Lawn watering using reclaimed greywater or harvested rainwater.
(2) Watering of trees, shrubs and flowers with a handheld hose not larger than one inch in diameter or through a drip irrigation system.
(2) Lawn watering done with the attended use of a handheld watering device.
(3) Vehicle or equipment washing with a water hose equipped with a positive shutoff valve.
(4) Any other lawful use of water such as bathing, clothes washing or other normal household uses not specified as being regulated by the ordinance.
(C) Additional provisions under consideration.
(1) The waste of water is prohibited. This includes: allowing sprinkler systems to run water onto impervious surfaces, such as sidewalks and driveways; the spraying of impervious surfaces; car washing with potable water other than with a handheld hose with an automatic shutoff valve or a bucket and other extraneous outdoor use of treated, potable water.
(2) The village can at any time keep or initiate ordinance provisions that are more conservative-oriented.
(3) The village can impose a total outdoor watering ban for water conservation, service interruption or emergency purposes at anytime.
(Ord. 2014-23, passed 6-16-14)