(A) Whenever the City Council by resolution declares that a water shortage emergency condition prevails in the area served by the city due to drought conditions and that the ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply of the city to the extent that there would be insufficient water for human consumption, sanitation and fire protection, this sub-chapter shall be in effect until the City Council by resolution declares the emergency conditions over. This sub-chapter establishes a first and second level of water curtailment to be initiated as water shortage conditions prudently dictate.

(B) In order to conserve the city's water supply for the greatest public benefit with particular regard for domestic use, sanitation and fire protection, the City Council hereby adopts the following regulations and restrictions on the delivery and consumption of water to take effect immediately upon the passing of a resolution declaring an emergency.

(C) The specific uses regulated or prohibited in this sub-chapter are nonessential, and if allowed would constitute wasted water and shall be regulated.

(Ord. 1822, passed 6-28-93)