§ 13.04.040. Water conservation and water shortage management plan establishment and application.

A.

This chapter establishes regulations related to water use efficiency to be implemented during times of declared water shortages or declared water shortage emergencies. The chapter provides four levels of water shortage response actions to be implemented in times of shortage, with increasing restrictions on water use in response to worsening water shortage conditions and decreasing available supplies.

B.

The provisions of this chapter apply to any person or business in the use of any water provided by the city's water retailer.

C.

This chapter is intended solely to further the conservation of water. It is not intended to implement any provision of federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances or regulations relating to protection of water quality or control of drainage or runoff.

D.

Nothing in this chapter applies to the use of water that is subject to a special supply program, if applicable.

E.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the use of water from private wells.

(Ord. No. 699, § 3(Exh. A), 7-14-2015)