§ 33-82. Drought management plan.

(a)

The City shall adopt a Drought Management Plan for curtailing water usage during times of drought. The plan shall be posted on the City's internet website and contain the following:

(1)

Conditions that may cause the City to declare a drought to exist and to implement the drought management plan;

(2)

An identification of the levels of drought based on the severity of the drought conditions;

(3)

An authorization allowing the City Manager to implement the plan, conduct necessary public outreach and take enforcement actions to minimize the impact of the drought;

(4)

Termination of the drought declaration, if the conditions that triggered the declarations no longer exist; and

(5)

Any rules and regulations necessary to reduce water use during the drought.

(b)

Once adopted, all City departments, agencies, employees and contractors and Customers must comply with the provisions of the City's drought management plan, unless an exemption has been granted in accordance with Sec 33-83.

(Ord. No. 3003, § 1(Exh. A), 9-27-16)