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(A) In the event the Town Manager issues a declaration of Stage III water shortage condition, then it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use or permit the use of water from the town water system for any purpose hereinafter set forth until the time as the declaration of water shortage has been rescinded. In exercising the authority for declaring a water shortage condition, consideration shall be given to water storage levels and available sources of supply, available usable storage on hand, drawdown rates, the projected supply capability, outlook for precipitation, daily water use patterns and availability of water from other sources.
(B) In the event a Stage III water shortage condition is declared, in addition to the restrictions for Stage I and Stage II water shortage conditions, the following restrictions shall also apply:
(1) To induce water into any pool;
(2) Use water outside a structure for any use other than an emergency involving fire;
(3) Fire protection to be maintained by drafting of ponds, rivers and the like, wherever possible;
(4) The use of throw away utensils and plates is encouraged and recommended at all eating establishments; and
(5) To operate an evaporative air conditioner which recycles water, except during operating hours of business.
(Ord. passed - -) Penalty, see § 53.99
(A) Water shortage conditions will expire when the Town Manager, after consultations with the Town Council and upon recommendation of the Utilities Director, deems that the condition which caused the alert has abated.
(B) The expiration or cancellation of a water shortage declaration shall be promptly and extensively publicized.
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Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. § 162A-88 and Chapter 52 of this code of ordinances, service may be temporarily discontinued for willful disregard of this chapter and a $55 reconnect fee may be imposed before restoration of service. In the event of continued gross non-compliance of this chapter, the removal of meter will be deemed proper and service will be discontinued and all tap fees and deposits forfeited. Re-connection will only be made by payment of current due amounts and new tap fees and deposits shall be paid.
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Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $50 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days as provided by G.S. § 14-4; and, in addition thereto, the violation may be enjoined and restrained as provided in G.S. § 153A-372.
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