[R.O. 2003 § 705.220; Ord. No. 05-09.1, 9-20-2005]
A. 
The plan would become effective upon a finding by the City Manager that a probable water shortage problem exists. When it can be anticipated that there is a distinct possibility of a water distribution shortfall, the following plan will be implemented until it can be determined that the emergency no longer exists. Depending on the expected severity of the problem it is possible that Stages Two and Three might be implemented immediately. Requests for public cooperation would be made through the news media and e-mail. This Article will affect only those citizens and commercial entities that receive water service from the City of Marceline Water Department.
1. 
Stage One (Voluntary).
a. 
Request voluntary conservation and compliance with the following restrictions:
(1) 
No washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, no pumping of fountain recirculating water.
(2) 
No refilling of swimming pools with water furnished by the City.
(3) 
No washing of cars, other motor vehicles, trailers or boats.
(4) 
No water to be used for dust control.
(5) 
No flushing of mains by Water Department personnel except to alleviate specific customer complaints.
(6) 
Commercial and industrial users will be requested to conserve water as much as possible.
b. 
If, after the initiation of Stage One, weather conditions, expected trends in demand or other factors indicate that the threat of a shortage will continue, the additional provisions of Stage Two will be implemented.
2. 
Stage Two (Voluntary).
a. 
Stage One restrictions would remain in effect plus the following would also be requested:
(1) 
No use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires, human consumption or use in connection with animals.
(2) 
Watering of any lawn, garden, landscaped area, trees, shrubs or other plants shall be prohibited except from a handheld container or drip irrigation system. Such watering shall be permitted only at times designated by the City Manager.
(3) 
Commercial/industrial users would be requested to reduce their water consumption by thirty percent (30%).
b. 
If, after initiation of Stage Two, weather conditions, expected trends in demand or other factors indicate that the threat of a water shortage will continue or worsen or if a serious problem or system emergency should develop, the mandatory measures of Stage Three would be implemented.
3. 
Stage Three (Mandatory).
a. 
No washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, no pumping of fountain recirculating water.
b. 
No refilling of swimming pools with water furnished by the City.
c. 
No use of water for recreational uses such as water slides or yard play.
d. 
No washing of cars, other motor vehicles, trailers or boats except from a bucket.
e. 
No water to be used for dust control.
f. 
No flushing of mains by Water Department personnel except to alleviate specific customer complaints.
g. 
No use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires, human consumption or use in connection with animals.
h. 
Watering of any lawn, garden, landscaped area, tree, shrub or other plant shall be prohibited.
i. 
It would be mandatory that all large commercial and industrial users follow a previously submitted conservation plan for their operation that has been approved by the City Manager. A customer that fails to submit a conservation plan would be subject to the penalties of Section 705.250.
4. 
Depending upon the severity of the problem, the plan could revert back to Stage One or Two or be canceled as conditions improve.
[R.O. 2003 § 705.230; Ord. No. 05-09.1 § II, 9-20-2005]
A. 
Commercial and industrial customers must submit to the City Manager a water conservation plan for their operation within one hundred twenty (120) days of the passage of this Article.
B. 
The conservation plan shall describe how the user intends to reduce water consumption during Stage Three of the Water Conservation Plan. The goal of the required plan should be to reduce the customer's usage by fifty percent (50%). Specific measures should be listed and described, i.e., water recycling, delaying routine watering of lawns and shrubbery, delaying routine washing of equipment and facilities, changes to processes requiring less water, etc.
[R.O. 2003 § 705.240; Ord. No. 05-09.1 § III, 9-20-2005]
A. 
With respect to the mandatory provisions of this plan, a customer shall be deemed to have been notified and directed to reduce the use of water as set forth in the plan when the City Manager of the City of Marceline or his/her designated representative files such notice through the news media or e-mail, except nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit other means to notify persons of the need to reduce use of water in accordance with the plan.
B. 
Upon the City Manager taking steps to notify customers as set forth above, a customer shall be presumed to have notice.
[R.O. 2003 § 705.250; Ord. No. 05-09.1 § IV, 9-20-2005]
A. 
Any person who shall violate any of the mandatory provisions of the plan pertaining to discontinuance, interruption, curtailment of water services or any large commercial or industrial user who fails to submit a conservation plan acceptable to the City Manager, Utilities Superintendent and the City Water Department within one hundred twenty (120) days of the passage of this Article shall be subject to the penalties set forth in this Chapter as well as Section 100.230 of the Marceline Code.
B. 
Additionally, any large commercial or industrial user who fails to submit a conservation plan as required will be subject to termination of service during Stage Three of the Water Conservation Plan at the discretion of the City Manager.
C. 
Any new customer who shall be required to file such a plan shall have a grace period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of service hookup to comply.