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Code of Ordinance › Chapter 70 — UTILITIES › Article II — WATER ORDINANCE

Division 5

WATER CONSERVATION

Adopted August 30, 2015

Section 70.91

Determination of need for water conservation.

Adopted August 30, 2015

When the village president determines that the consumption of water by the village has or is about to equal or exceed 80 percent of the total supply of water which is available from the village water system, he shall declare that a period of water conservation is necessary and the following water uses are restricted as explained during the period of such need for water conservation. (Ord. No. 168, § XII(12.1), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.92

Restrictions and uses restricted during water conservation period.

Adopted August 30, 2015

When the village president declares that water conservation is necessary as provided herein, the use and withdrawal of water by any person from the system for any of the following purposes is hereby restricted such that customers with odd-numbered street addresses may use water for the following purposes on odd- numbered days only and customers with even-numbered street addresses may use water for the following purposes on even-numbered days only:

  1. (1) Watering of yards: The sprinkling, watering of irrigation of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers or any other vegetation, except in conjunction with the operation of a commercial greenhouse.
  2. (2) Cleaning outdoor surfaces: The washing of sidewalks, driveways, filling station aprons, porches and other outdoor surfaces.
  3. (3) Swimming pools: Swimming and wading pools not employing a filter and recirculating system. (Ord. No. 168, § XII(12.2), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.93

Notice of water conservation period.

Adopted August 30, 2015

When the village president declares that a water conservation is necessary as provided herein, notice thereof shall be given to the official newspaper of the village and to radio and television stations as determined by the village. Such notice shall advise of the time of commencement of such water conservation period; that the water conservation period will continue until notice of termination is given by the president; the restrictions and restricted uses; and the penalty for violations. (Ord. No. 168, § XII(12.3), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.94

Penalty.

Adopted August 30, 2015

Any person who shall knowingly, during any water restriction, use or withdraw water from the village water distribution system for any of the purposes prohibited in this section, shall be punished by a civil infraction. Each day's failure of compliance with any provision of this section shall constitute in a separate offense. (Ord. No. 168, § XII(12.4), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.95

Enjoining violations.

Adopted August 30, 2015

Legal proceedings to enjoin the violation of any of the provisions of this article may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in the name of the Village of Mayville. Such action shall be taken only as authorized by the village council. (Ord. No. 168, § XII(12.5), 9-17-2013) Secs. 70-96—70-100. - Reserved.

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