§ 17-145. Stage III water shortage condition

(a) In the event the director issues a declaration of stage III water shortage condition then it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use or permit the use of water from the KBPWD water system for any purpose hereinafter set forth until such time as the declaration of water shortage has been rescinded. In exercising the authority for declaring a water shortage condition consideration shall be given to water storage levels and available sources of supply, available usable storage, on hand, drawdown rates, the projected supply capability, outlook for precipitation, daily water use patterns and availability of water from other sources.

(b) In the even a stage II water shortage condition exists and water usage exceeds the system supply, then a stage III water shortage condition may be declared. In addition to the restrictions of stage I and stage II water shortage conditions the following restrictions shall also apply:

(1) Induce water into any pool;

(2) Use water outside a structure for any use other than an emergency involving a file;

(3) Fire protection to be maintained by drafting of ponds, rivers, etc., where possible;

(4) The use of deposable utensils and plates in encouraged and recommended at all eating establishment;

(5) To operate an evaporative air conditioner which recycles water except during operating hours of business;

(Ord. of 4-20-04)