§ 13.10.052. Level 4 water supply shortage — Emergency condition.

A.

A level 4 water supply shortage condition is also referred to as an "emergency" condition. A level 4 condition exists when the city council declares a level 4 water supply shortage. Upon the declaration by the city council of a level 4 water supply shortage, the department will implement the mandatory level 4 conservation measures identified in this section.

B.

Water Conservation Measures: The following water conservation requirements apply during a declared level 4 water supply shortage:

1.

No Watering or Irrigating: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area is prohibited. This restriction 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 24 hours of notification by the department, unless other arrangements are made with the department.

3.

Limits on Filling Ornamental Lakes or Ponds: Filling or re-filling ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatics life, or for lakes and ponds that may be used for wildfire suppression.

4.

Limits on Filling Single Family Residential Swimming Pools and Spas: Refilling of more than 1 foot and initial filling of single family residential swimming pools or outdoor spas is prohibited.

5.

No New Potable Water Service: Upon declaration of a level 4 water supply shortage, no new potable water service will be provided, no new temporary meters or permanent meters will be provided, and no statements of immediate ability to service or provide potable water service will be issued, except under the following circumstances:

i.

A valid, unexpired building permit has been issued for the project; or

ii.

The project is necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare; or

iii.

The applicant provides substantial evidence of an enforceable commitment that water demands for the project will be offset prior to the provision of a new water meter(s) to the satisfaction of the department.

This subsection does not preclude the resetting or turn-on of meters to provide continuation of water service or the restoration of service that has been interrupted for a period of 1 year or less.

(Ord. No. 7165, § 11, 6-1-2009; Ord. No. 7298, § 11, 3-13-2017)