[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville
Centre as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 9-22-2003 by L.L. No. 8-2003[1]]
[1]
Editor’s Note: This local law also repealed former Art. I, Unlawful
Use of Water, adopted 2-22-1971 by L.L. No. 1-1971 as Ch. 130 of the 1971
Code.
The purpose of this article is to establish a comprehensive plan for
water conservation and regulation throughout the Village of Rockville Centre
(Village), and for enforcement of regulations, in compliance with laws and
regulations promulgated by the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation for water conservation and the County of Nassau. Further, the
purpose of this article is to conserve, protect and manage the water supply
within the Village and to impose restrictions to regulate and limit the use
of water.
During the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., all persons are prohibited
from the use of water to water, hose, sprinkle or otherwise irrigate any outdoor
lawn, field, garden, hedge or shrub.
A.
Other than between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.,
persons occupying residences or other premises with even-number addresses
may water, hose, sprinkle or otherwise irrigate on even-numbered days of the
month.
B.
Other than between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.,
persons occupying residences or other premises with odd-number addresses may
water, hose, sprinkle or otherwise irrigate on odd-numbered days of the month.
All commercial and industrial water-operative systems, refrigeration
or other water-cooling equipment must be equipped with a water-recycling system.
All commercial car washes and all fleet vehicle washes must install
water-recycling systems.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall, upon
conviction, be subject to a maximum fine of $250 or a maximum term of imprisonment
of 15 days, or both, for each offense.
