§ 53.02 STAGE I WATER SHORTAGE CONDITION.
   (A)   In the event a Stage I water shortage condition is declared, the following guidelines shall apply:
      (1)   An extensive publicity campaign will be initiated using public media and specialized methods to inform the public of an impending or existing water shortage; and
      (2)   Conservation measures will be encouraged and recommended.
   (B)   In the event a Stage I water shortage condition is declared, the following guidelines shall apply and the public shall be encouraged to adhere to the following:
      (1)   Limit car washing to the minimum;
      (2)   Limit lawn and garden watering to that which is necessary for plants to survive;
      (3)   Do not wash down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, parking lots, service bays or aprons and the like;
      (4)   Do not leave faucets running while shaving or rinsing dishes;
      (5)   Water shrubbery to the minimum required reusing household water when possible;
      (6)   Limit use of clothes washers and dish washers and when used, operate fully loaded;
      (7)   Use of showers for bathing, rather, than bathtub and limit showers to no more than four minutes;
      (8)   Limit flushing of toilets by multiple usage;
      (9)   The use of disposable and biodegradable dishes is encouraged;
      (10)   The use of flow restrictive and water saving devices;
      (11)   Limit hours of operation of water cooled air conditioners; and
      (12)   All residents, businesses and institutions are requested to temporarily delay new landscape work until the water shortage has ended.
(Ord. passed - -) Penalty, see § 53.99