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Division 6

WATER EMERGENCY

Adopted August 30, 2015

Section 70.101

Determination of water emergency.

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 the total supply of water which is available from the village water system, he shall declare that critical water consumption period exists and the following water uses are prohibited during the continuance of such water emergency. (Ord. No. 168, § XIII(13.1), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.102

Uses prohibited during water emergency.

Adopted August 30, 2015

When the village president declares that a water emergency exists as provided herein, the use and withdrawal of water by any person from the system for any of the following purposes is hereby prohibited.

(1) Watering of yards: Sprinkling, watering or 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) Cleaning outdoor surfaces: The washing of sidewalks, driveways, filling station aprons, porches and other outdoor surfaces.
(3) Swimming pools: Swimming and wading pools not employing a filter and recirculating system. (Ord. No. 168, § XIII(13.2), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.103

Notice of water emergency.

Adopted August 30, 2015

When the village president declares that a water emergency exists 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 maintaining offices or studios within the village. Such notice shall advise of the time of commencement of such emergency; that the emergency will continue until notice of termination is given by the president; the prohibited uses; and the penalty for violations. (Ord. No. 168, § XIII(13.3), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.104

Termination of water emergency.

Adopted August 30, 2015

When the village president determines the conditions which caused the declaration of the water emergency no longer exists, he shall so declare and give notice of such determination as provided above. (Ord. No. 168, § XIII(13.4), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.105

Penalty.

Adopted August 30, 2015

Any person who shall knowingly, during any water emergency, 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 with a fine of not more than $500.00. Each day's failure of compliance with any provision of this section shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. No. 168, § XIII(13.5), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.106

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, § XIII(13.6), 9-17-2013) Secs. 70-107—70-115. - Reserved.