[Added 7-15-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-10; effective 7-15-2020]
The purpose of this article is to ensure the use of water is
regulated in a manner that the Lebanon City Council deems to be in
the best interest of the City of Lebanon. The Lebanon City Council
may use reasonable means to protect, preserve and maintain the public
health, safety and welfare when a water supply shortage exists.
Upon declaration of a water supply shortage or other water emergency, the City Manager or his/her designee shall be authorized to determine and implement a certain level of restriction necessary to conserve and maintain adequate reserves of the public water supply. Provided there is a declaration of a water supply shortage, the following levels of restriction will apply immediately after the public notification specified in § 182-46 has been issued:
A.
Level 1 Restriction (imposed during moderate drought conditions as
declared by the United States Drought Monitor).
B.
Level 2 Restriction (imposed during severe drought conditions as
declared by the United States Drought Monitor).
(1)
Lawn and landscape watering; washing of motorized vehicles and boats;
and washing of driveways, sidewalks, or other impervious areas by
odd numbered addresses is allowed on odd numbered days of the month.
(2)
Lawn and landscape watering; washing of motorized vehicles and boats;
and washing of driveways, sidewalks, or other impervious areas by
even numbered addresses is allowed on even numbered days of the month.
(3)
Lawn and landscape watering shall not occur between the hours of
8: a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
C.
Level 3 Restriction (imposed during extreme drought conditions as
declared by the United States Drought Monitor).
(1)
Lawn and landscape watering; washing of motorized vehicles and boats;
and washing of driveways, sidewalks, or other impervious areas by
odd numbered addresses is allowed on Mondays and Thursdays only.
(2)
Lawn and landscape watering; washing of motorized vehicles and boats;
and washing of driveways, sidewalks, or other impervious areas by
even numbered addresses is allowed on Tuesdays and Fridays only.
(3)
The use of automated lawn and landscape sprinkler systems is prohibited.
(4)
The filling of swimming pools is prohibited.
D.
Level 4 Restriction (imposed during exceptional drought conditions
as declared by the United States Drought Monitor).
Notification of intent to implement water use restrictions by
the City Manager, or his/her designee, due to a water supply shortage
shall be provided at least three calendar days before the restrictions
are to be in effect. Notice shall be published in the Valley News
and shall be posted in two public locations and posted on the City's
website. An alert shall also be issued through the City's public
alert system.
Upon a determination that the water supply shortage no longer
exists, the City Manager, or his/her designee, may terminate water
use restrictions. Public notification of the termination shall be
posted in two public locations and posted on the City's Website.
An alert shall also be issued through the City's public alert
system.
A.
Hand irrigation of crops/garden areas used for food by residents
at a residential property shall not be restricted.
B.
Water to sustain animal life shall not be restricted.
C.
Orders imposing water use restrictions shall not apply to uses that
obtain water from sources other than the public water supply, unless
it is clearly demonstrated that the use of such water directly affects
the public water supply. Should the restriction of water use be applicable
to those with private water sources, the required notification of
water supply shortage will clearly state that water use restrictions
have been expanded to include private water sources and provide the
reasons for such.
