[Adopted by Ord. No. 946-92 (Sec. 17-22 of the 1997 Revised General Ordinances)]
The following restrictions apply to all persons and properties using water supplied by the City of Cape May Water Utility unless emergency water use restrictions are implemented pursuant to Article VII of this chapter. These restrictions shall not apply to water from private wells, rain storage tanks, or similar water sources that are not served by the City of Cape May Water Utility.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1025-94]
A. 
Watering of lawns, plants and gardens is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
B. 
Between May 15 and September 15, inclusive, outdoor watering of lawns, plants and gardens shall be permitted before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. west of Madison Avenue on odd-numbered days (i.e., 1, 3, 5, etc.) and shall be permitted before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. east of Madison Avenue on even-numbered days (i.e., 2, 4, 6, etc.).
C. 
No outdoor watering shall be permitted between May 15 and September 15, inclusive, on Saturdays, Sundays, or federal holidays, at any time.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1025-94]
A. 
Washing of sidewalks and driveways by hose is prohibited, except in emergencies or circumstances specifically approved in advance by the Superintendent.
B. 
Automatic shutoff nozzles shall be used on hoses used for outdoor washing (vehicles, boats, windows, etc.).
C. 
No car washing shall be permitted between May 15 and September 15, inclusive, on Saturdays, Sundays or federal holidays.
The Superintendent is authorized to determine the adequacy of rain sensor devices or switches that will override the automatic irrigation or sprinkler cycle of the system when adequate rainfall has occurred and issue permits for their installation and use.
A. 
No irrigation or sprinkler system shall be permitted or installed unless it has an effective rain sensor device or switch.
B. 
All irrigation or sprinkler systems installed prior to the effective date of this article shall be modified not later than April 1, 1993, to include an effective rain sensor device or switch. Until such rain sensor device or switch is installed, owners of properties with irrigation or sprinkler systems shall arrange to manually override such systems when adequate rainfall has occurred.
All restaurants and other food-service establishments shall serve water to customers only when specifically requested to do so.
It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Utility to supervise and insure uniform City-wide compliance with all required water conservation measures.
A. 
All employees of the Utility and all other City enforcement and inspection personnel shall assist by reporting, inspecting and helping to abate violations as authorized and requested by the Superintendent. Concerned citizens observing violations are encouraged to report same.
B. 
Persons observed violating any required water conservation measure shall be notified verbally immediately and shall be provided a copy of the requirements. Owners of properties on which violations are observed shall be served in person or by certified mail with a notice of violation. The notice shall specify the violation observed, require immediate compliance with required water conservation measures, and shall also include an opportunity for the owner to reply in writing to the notice.
C. 
The Superintendent shall monitor compliance by systematic inspections. Failure to comply by any person or property owner who has received a violation notice shall result in the issuance of a summons to appear in Municipal Court.
D. 
A record and file of all notices, replies and reports of inspections shall be maintained by the Superintendent. A summary report of compliance shall be submitted by the Superintendent as required by City Council or the City Manager.
Failure to comply with required water conservation measures set forth in this article shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second offense, and $500 for the third and each additional offense. Each and every day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate violation.
[Prior material regarding the Cape May City Housing Authority Flat Rate was repealed by Ord. No. 367-2019. Prior ordinances: Ord. No. 239-2011.]