[R.O. 1996 § 705.230; CC 1987 §112.500]
The plan would become effective upon
a finding by the Public Works Director that a probable water shortage
problem exists. When it can be anticipated that there is a distinct
possibility of a water distribution shortfall, the following plan
will be implemented until it can be determined that the emergency
no longer exists. Depending on the expected severity of the problem,
it is possible that Stages II and III might be implemented immediately.
Requests for public cooperation would be made through the news media.
This Article will affect only those citizens and commercial entities
who receive water service from the City.
[R.O. 1996 § 705.240; CC 1987 §112.510]
A.
The City will, on a declaration of Stage
I, request voluntary conservation effort and compliance with the following
restrictions:
1.
No washing of sidewalks, driveways,
parking areas, patios, or other paved areas, no pumping of fountain
recirculating water.
2.
No washing of cars, other motor vehicles,
trailers or boats.
3.
No water to be used for dust control.
4.
No flushing of mains by Water Committee's
personnel, except to alleviate specific customer complaints.
5.
Commercial and industrial users will
be requested to conserve water use as much as possible.
6.
If, after the initiation of Stage
I, weather conditions, expected trends in demand, or other factors
indicate that the threat of a water shortage will continue, the additional
provisions of Stage II will be implemented.
[R.O. 1996 § 705.250]
A.
Upon a declaration of Stage II, the voluntary
Stage I restrictions would remain in effect plus the following restrictions
would also be requested:
1.
No use of water from a fire hydrant
except for fighting fires, human consumption, or use in connection
with animals.
2.
Watering of any lawn, garden, landscaped
area, tree, shrub, or other plants shall be prohibited, except from
a handheld hose or container, or drip irrigation system. Such watering
shall be permitted only at times designated by the Public Works Director.
3.
Commercial and industrial users would
be requested to reduce their water consumption by thirty percent (30%).
4.
If, after the initiation of Stage
II, weather conditions, expected trends in demand, or other factors
indicate that the threat of a water shortage will continue or worsen,
or if a serious problem or system emergency should develop, the mandatory
measures of Stage III would be implemented.
[R.O. 1996 § 705.260; CC 1987 §112.530]
A.
Upon the declaration of Stage III, the
following mandatory provisions will be effective:
1.
No washing of sidewalks, driveways,
parking areas, patios or other paved areas, no pumping of fountain
recirculating water.
2.
No use of water for recreational
uses such as water slides or yard play.
3.
No washing of cars, other motor vehicles,
trailers or boats except from a bucket.
4.
No water to be used for dust control.
5.
No flushing of mains by Water Committee
personnel, except to alleviate specific customer complaints.
6.
No use of water from a fire hydrant
except for fighting fires, human consumption, or use in connection
with animals.
7.
Watering of any lawn, garden, landscaped
area, tree, shrub or other plants shall be prohibited.
8.
If would be mandatory that all large
commercial and industrial users follow a previously submitted conservation
plan for their operation which has been approved by the Public Works
Director.
9.
A customer that fails to submit a conservation plan would be subject to the penalties of Section 705.290 of this Article.
10.
Depending upon the severity of the
problem, the plan could revert back to Stage I or II or be cancelled
as conditions improve.
[R.O. 1996 § 705.270; CC 1987 §112.540]
A.
With respect to mandatory provisions of
this plan, a customer shall be deemed to have been notified and directed
to reduce the use of water as set forth in the plan when the Public
Works Director or his/her designated representative files such notice
through the news media, except nothing contained herein shall be deemed
to prohibit other means to notify persons of the need to reduce use
of water in accordance with the plan.
B.
Upon the Public Works Director taking steps
to notify customers as set forth above, a customer shall be presumed
to have notice and shall take steps to comply with the plan, except
a customer may rebut such presumption by showing that the customer
did not, in fact, have notice of the directions to comply with the
provisions of this plan.
[R.O. 1996 § 705.280; CC 1987 §112.550]
A.
All persons who receive City water service
shall be entitled to receive such water service only upon strict compliance
with provisions of the plan.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person to
violate the mandatory provisions of the plan when such person is directed
to reduce or curtail their use of water as set forth in Stage III
of the plan. A direction to reduce or curtail use of water shall be
presumed when notice is given as set forth in the plan.
[R.O. 1996 § 705.290; CC 1987 §112.560]
Any person or persons who violate
any mandatory provisions of the water conservation plan or do not
discontinue or curtail water use, shall subject themselves to a fine
of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars
($50.00).
