§ 5-6-6. Declaration of water shortage condition.

(a)

Whenever the city manager, or designated agent, determines that a water shortage condition exists, a water shortage condition may be declared by the city manager. The city manager, or designated agent, shall notify the general public that a water shortage condition has been declared and that more specific voluntary restrictions of water usage by residents and businesses are requested in order to help preserve the supply of potable water to the city.

(b)

Upon the declaration of a water shortage condition, the city manager, or designated agent, may issue voluntary restrictions or recommend water conservation practices to help preserve the supply of potable water to the city. Such voluntary restrictions or conservation practices may include, but shall not be limited to, voluntary restriction of one or more of the following:

(1)

Watering of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, plants, or other vegetation, except plants of flowers grown by a duly licensed florist;

(2)

Washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers or other mobile equipment, except in a vehicle wash facility with an effective and efficient water recycling system;

(3)

Washing of streets, driveways, parking lots, service station aprons, the exterior of commercial or residential buildings, or any other outdoor surfaces unless such washing is required to eliminate a hazard;

(4)

Operation of any ornamental fountain or other structure making similar use of water;

(5)

Serving water to customers in restaurants, cafeterias, or any other establishment, unless specifically requested;

(6)

Filling of swimming and/or wading pools and use of water for outdoor recreation;

(7)

Use of water from fire hydrants, except for health and safety purposes;

(8)

Request water users to inspect all plumbing and repair leaks; and

(9)

Suggestion of a maximum daily consumption goal for residents to strive and achieve.

(c)

At any time after the declaration of a water shortage condition, if the city manager determines that such a condition no longer exists, then he or she may declare the rescission of the water shortage condition and the termination of all associated voluntary restrictions and recommended water conservation practices. (Ord. No. 4747, § 1, 1-21-12)