Upon declaration of a water emergency and notification to the public, the following mandatory restrictions upon nonessential uses shall be enforced:
(1) All outdoor irrigation, except for those areas irrigated with reclaimed water, is prohibited. If the city manager deems it appropriate, a schedule designating certain outdoor watering days may be implemented in place of the irrigation ban.
(2) Washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas with water from any pressurized source, including garden hoses, except to alleviate immediate health or safety hazards, is prohibited.
(3) The outdoor use of any water-based play apparatus connected to a pressurized source is prohibited.
(4) Operation of water cooled space and equipment cooling systems below an operating efficiency level of two cycles of concentration is prohibited.
(5) Restaurants and other food service establishments are prohibited from serving water to their customers, unless water is specifically requested by the customer.
(6) Operation of outdoor misting systems used to cool public areas is prohibited.
(7) The filling of swimming pools, fountains, spas or other exterior water features is prohibited.
(8) The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers and other types of mobile equipment is prohibited, except at facilities equipped with wash water recirculation systems, and for vehicles requiring frequent washing to protect public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. No. 8461, § 1, 3-20-95)