[Adopted 9-24-1956 (Ch. 59, Art. I, of the 1965 Code); amended in its entirety 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
Water emergencies may be declared by the General Foreman of the Department of Public Works or his designee in the event of extreme shortage of water supply.
In the event the General Foreman declares a water emergency in accordance with § 411-1, the municipal water supply of the Village of Sleepy Hollow may not be used, at any time, for any of the following purposes:
A. 
Washing of vehicles.
(1) 
Washing of automobiles, trucks or other vehicles in any manner, including, but not exclusively, commercial, as well as private washing. The only exception to this rule shall be the cleaning of windows and other glass which is required for the safe or efficient operation of said automobiles, trucks or other vehicles.
(2) 
Automatic car washing shall be permitted, provided that at least 50% of the water is reused by means of a pump recirculating system so that Village water is used only for the final rinse. Garages, gas service stations and other similar establishments which furnish car washing as part of their regular service and do not employ automatic car-washing equipment with appurtenances as hereinabove described may only use a bucket of water for this purpose. Under no conditions may Village water be used by means of a hose for car washing.
B. 
Sprinkling, watering or other irrigating of soil and other surfaces, including, but not exclusively, the sprinkling or watering of lawns, gardens, golf courses, sidewalks, shrubbery and other objects of a similar nature.
C. 
The use or operation of swimming pools and other objects used for the purpose of swimming, wading or bathing, except bath tubs and showers. This provision shall not apply to those pools designated and used exclusively for medical purposes.
D. 
The constant or excessive use of showers, bath tubs or similar apparatus.
E. 
The use of automatic plumbing flush fixtures using constant or fixed periodic flow. Buildings and institutions having such apparatus shall designate a custodian or other employee to flush said apparatus only when necessary.
F. 
Cleaning or washing the exterior of buildings.
G. 
Bleeding of pipes to control water pressure or prevent freezing.
H. 
Testing of tanks or other receptacles to determine watertightness.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not to exceed $250, 15 days' imprisonment, or both, for each and every offense. The General Foreman is hereby empowered to discontinue service to any person convicted of a violation of this article.