There are established four categories of water users:
(a) 
Public and community, such as hospitals, schools, and governmental facilities;
(b) 
Residential, family homes;
(c) 
Businesses:
(1) 
Wholesale and retail outlets;
(2) 
Restaurants and bars;
(3) 
Hotels and motels; and
(d) 
Industrial, processors, and industry of similar nature:
(1) 
Heavy, employing 100 or more persons;
(2) 
Medium, employing 50 to 100 persons; and
(3) 
Light, employing 50 or less persons.
(Ord. 367 § 2, 1972; Amended during 2011 recodification)
A "water shortage" exists when the city manager determines the city is in danger of not being able to supply normal and customary amounts of water to its users. This shortage could be determined by water availability in storage, pumping capacities, or treatment limitations. The city manager may as necessary limit water use.
(Ord. 367 § 3, 1972; Ord. 1035, 1996)
Any person, firm, or corporation wasting water, or using more than the allotted quota during a water shortage, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $300.00 plus any surcharge required to be imposed by AS 29.25.072.
(Ord. 367 § 10, 1972; Ord. 753 § 6, 1985; Ord. 1081 § 15, 1998)
Any person, firm, or corporation found to be wasting water or using more than the allotted quota during any water shortage as described in KCC § 13.12.030 and § 13.12.040 shall be subject to having the water supply cut off immediately and without any recourse by the person, firm, or corporation against the city or any official thereof.
(Ord. 367 § 11, 1972; Ord. 1035, 1996)