§ 51.12 SHORTAGE WATER RATES.

   (A)   Upon the declaration of a water supply shortage, as provided in §§ 51.03 to 51.11, the governing body of the county shall have the power to adopt shortage water rates by ordinance designed to conserve water supplies.

   (B)   Such rates may provide for, but not be limited to:

      (1)   Higher charges per unit for increasing usage (increasing block rates);

      (2)   Uniform charges for water usage per unit of used (uniform unit rate);

      (3)   Extra charges for use in excess of a specified level (excess demand surcharge); or

      (4)   Discounts for conserving water beyond specific levels.

   (C)   Nothing herein shall be construed to imply any limitations on the county’s general rate adoption and/or amendment authority.

(Ord. passed - -2007)