§ 25-125. Limitations and prohibitions when conservation measures not in effect.

During time periods when water conservation measures are not in effect, the following limitations or prohibited uses of water shall be in effect:

(1)

No person shall use water for the irrigation or watering of lawns, turf, shrubs, plants, trees or gardens to such an extent as to allow water to escape from user's premises onto public property, such as alleys or streets, nor onto another person's property.

(2)

No person shall irrigate or water lawns, turf, shrubs, plants, trees or gardens between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (not applicable to greens and tee boxes on golf courses)

(3)

No person during the course of cleaning or washing motor vehicles, aircraft, building exteriors, sidewalks, walkways, driveways, patios, decks, fences, parking lots, tennis courts, or other similar types of hard surfaces, with a hose or other equipment, will allow the flow of water to be used or uncontrolled at the point of use, or to continue if unattended, such that water is wasted.

(4)

No person shall use potable water for any construction activity that cannot be performed using non-potable water unless approved by the director of utilities, or his designated representative, and, if required by same, shall be conducted under the direct supervision of an employee of the city utility department.

(5)

No person shall use water from a fire hydrant unless approved by the director of utilities, or his designated representative, and, if required by same, shall be conducted under the direct supervision of an employee of the city utility department. Any such use shall be registered through a city-owned meter issued under a permit for a specific use, time period, location and, if further specified, for a maximum volume of use.

(Ord. No. 40-07, § 8, 6-5-07)