[Adopted 2-14-2005]
The Town Board of the Town of Lawrence has the specific authority
under § 60.77, Wis. Stats., and the general authority under
its village powers to adopt this article.
This article is enacted in cooperation with the Central Brown
County Water Authority ("Water Authority") and its member communities,
Allouez, Bellevue, DePere, Howard, Town of Lawrence ("Town"), and
Ledgeview Sanitary District No. 2, to support the implementation of
a water conservation and management plan. The goal of this conservation
and management plan is to preserve the water resources of the region
and to extend the value and life of the infrastructure assets used
in supplying water, without jeopardizing public health, safety and
welfare.
The Town shall at least once a year provide to its customers
information regarding water conservation methods. Information may
be provided by community newsletter, local newspaper, radio, television,
new homeowners and business information packets, or information provided
to students and teachers through school newsletters.
A.
The information
provided shall include:
(1)
Information on water consumption and use by customers.
(2)
Tips on water conservation.
(3)
Recommended lawn length and mowing practices.
(4)
Recommended lawn care water amounts.
(5)
Information on use of automatic sprinkler systems.
(6)
When to water for best results.
(7)
Information on flow control on hoses.
(8)
Information on the impact of water usage on the environment and public
water systems.
(9)
Information on in-house water fixture reductions (i.e., showerhead,
reduced toilet flush, laundry, etc.).
(10)
Information on the impact to the public if conservation methods
are not used.
B.
This information
may be provided in conjunction with the Water Authority and other
Water Authority members.
A water shortage shall be deemed to exist when the Water Authority
advises the Town and other member communities that the Water Authority
may not be able to supply sufficient potable water to meet the current
or expected level of customer demand. The Water Authority shall declare
a Stage I water shortage if (conditions to be determined by the Authority).
The Water Authority may also declare a Stage I or Stage II water shortage
if any other circumstances, including service losses caused by equipment
failure, human error, weather, or other natural disaster, constrain
the Water Authority's water supply to less than the current level
of customer demand.
In the event of a water shortage as determined in § 286-12, the Water Authority shall issue a public declaration of the water shortage. Upon such declaration, the Town shall place in effect the restrictive provisions hereinafter authorized. The Town shall inform the public about the water use restrictions and the reasons for those restrictions. Information shall be provided in the same manner as set forth in § 286-11.
In the event the Water Authority declares a Stage I water shortage,
it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to use or
permit the use of potable water within the Town for any of the purposes
hereinafter set forth until the Water Authority, by public declaration,
has declared the Stage I water shortage to be lifted.
A.
Watering of lawns is restricted to the following: House numbers ending
in an even number may water on even-numbered days of the month. House
numbers ending in an odd number may water on the odd days of the month.
However, all watering must be done between the hours of 6:00 p.m.
and 12:00 midnight. Watering of trees, shrubs, and flowers may be
done at any time using a handheld hose.
In the event the Water Authority declares a Stage II water shortage,
it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to use or
permit the use of potable water within the Town for any of the purposes
hereinafter set forth until the Water Authority, by public proclamation,
has declared the Stage II water shortage to be lifted.
