§ 13.10.040. Level 1 water supply shortage.

A.

A level 1 water supply shortage exists when the city council determines, in its sole discretion, that due to drought or other water supply conditions a water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists and demand reduction is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately respond to existing water conditions. Upon the declaration by the city council of a level 1 water supply shortage, the department shall implement the mandatory level 1 conservation measures identified in this section.

B.

Water Conservation Measures: The following water conservation requirements apply during a declared level 1 water supply shortage:

1.

Limits on Watering Days: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area is limited to 3 days per week from April 1 through October 31, and no more than 1 day per week from November 1 through March 31, on a schedule established and posted by the department. This subsection does not apply to categories of use determined to be exempt under Section 13.10.037 of this chapter.

2.

Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: All leaks, breaks or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system shall be repaired within 72 hours of notification by the department unless other arrangements are made with the department.

(Ord. 6289 § 1 (part), 1988: Ord. 6275 § 1 (part), 1988)

(Ord. No. 7165, § 8, 6-1-2009; Ord. No. 7298, § 8, 3-13-2017)