[Adopted 10-4-1971 by L.L. No. 1-1971 (Ch. 52 of the 1971
Code)]
This article may be referred to as the "Emergency Water Ordinance
of the Village of Buchanan."
During the period of an emergency declared by the Village Board,
as hereinafter provided, use of water from the mains of the water
system of the Village of Buchanan for the following practices shall
be considered waste of water within the meaning of this article:
A.
The washing of vehicles, except for windshields, mirrors and the
like.
B.
The cleaning or washing of the outside of buildings or other structures
by the use of water.
C.
The bleeding of supply lines for the purpose of maintaining a constant
flow to prevent freezing.
D.
The flooding of outdoor skating rinks.
E.
The operation of swimming pools, portable or otherwise, except pools
designed and used exclusively for medical treatment.
F.
The use of automatic plumbing flush fixtures or apparatus and the
maintenance of constant flow from showers and similar apparatus.
G.
The use of hose, spout and similar pressure bathing apparatus and
the maintenance of constant flow from showers and similar apparatus.
H.
The watering of lawns and private gardens and the maintenance of
ornamental ponds, pools or fountains.
The Village Board may declare an emergency after a hearing at
any regular or special meeting, provided that five days' notice of
such hearing shall have been given in the official newspaper of the
Village and a total of at least 10 copies of said notice shall have
been posted at least five days prior to such hearing within the Village.
Such emergency shall continue until terminated by resolution of the
Village Board.
A violation of the provisions of § 195-12 of this article shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $10 for each offense or by imprisonment not to exceed five days, or by both fine and imprisonment. In addition thereto, the supply of water may be cut off by the Water Department.
