§ 6-4-19. EMERGENCY STAGE FOUR REGULATIONS.

This section prescribes Emergency Stage Four Regulations and applies during a time period ordered by the city manager in accordance with Section 6-4-13(C) ( Water Conservation Guidelines ).

(A)

A person may not use or allow the use of water to irrigate vegetation outdoors.

(B)

A person may not use or allow the use of water to test or repair a permanently installed irrigation system or drip irrigation system.

(C)

A person may not use or allow the use of water to wash or rinse an automobile, truck, trailer, boat, airplane, or other mobile equipment.

(D)

A person may not use or allow the use of water to operate an ornamental fountain or structure making similar use of water, other than the aeration necessary to preserve habitat for aquatic life.

(E)

A person may not use or allow the use of water to fill, clean, rinse, supplement, operate or maintain a tub, spa, fountain, pond, pool, or other container, feature, or improvement used, designed, maintained, or intended for aesthetic, athletic, or recreational purpose. This does not apply to the filling of non-aerating birdbaths or animal watering containers.

(F)

A person may not operate a splash pad or other similar aesthetic or recreational use of water.

(G)

A person may not use or allow the use of water to wash, rinse, or treat any outdoor surface including but not limited to a sidewalk, driveway, parking area, street, tennis court, patio, or other paved area or outdoor building surface.

(H)

A person may not use or allow the use of water to operate a patio mister.

(I)

A person may not use or allow the use of water in or related to a chemical lawn treatment unless specifically authorized in accordance with Section 6-4-30(G)(2) ( Variance ).

(J)

A person may not use or allow the use of water for watering the ground around a building foundation to prevent or address foundation cracking except as specifically authorized in accordance with Section 6-4-30(G)(1) ( Variance ).

Source: Ord. 20120816-004.