(A) Determination of water emergency. When the Township Supervisor determines that the consumption of water by the township has or is about to equal or exceed the total supply being received from the City of Saginaw, he or she shall declare that critical water consumption period exists and the following water uses are prohibited during the continuance of such water emergency.
(B) Uses prohibited during water emergency. When the Township Supervisor declares that a water emergency exists as provided herein, the use and withdrawal of water by any person from the system for any of the following purposes is hereby prohibited:
(1) Watering of yards. Sprinkling, watering or irrigation of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers or any other vegetation, except in conjunction with the operation of a commercial greenhouse;
(2) Cleaning outdoor surfaces. The washing of sidewalks, driveways, filling station aprons, porches and other outdoor surfaces; and
(3) Swimming pools. Swimming and wading pools not employing a filter and recirculating system.
(C) Notice of water emergency. When the Township Supervisor declares that a water emergency exists as provided herein, notice thereof shall be given to the official newspaper of the township and to all radio and television stations maintaining offices or studios within the township. Such notice shall advise of the time of commencement of such emergency; that the emergency will continue until notice of termination is given by the Supervisor; the prohibited uses; and the penalty for violations.
(D) Termination of water emergency. When the Township Supervisor determines the conditions which caused the declaration of the water emergency no longer exists, he or she shall so declare and give notice of such determination as provided above.
(Ord. 10-09-84, passed 8-20-2019) Penalty, see § 51.99