In addition to the restrictions set forth in §
267-12 of this article, whenever the Borough Council shall be satisfied and finds that a water emergency exists in the Borough, it may adopt a resolution declaring that a water emergency exists in the Borough. Such resolution shall be adopted by the Borough Council at any regular, special, adjourned or emergency public meeting of the Borough Council. Such resolution shall specify which of the water use regulations contained in §
267-14 of this article is being imposed, as well as any exemptions as may be authorized. Such resolution shall be effective immediately upon publication according to law and shall continue in effect for 90 days, unless extended or repealed as set forth in §
267-15 of this article.
Upon adoption by the Borough Council of a resolution declaring that a water emergency exists in the Borough in accordance with §
267-13 of this article, all citizens shall be urged to observe voluntary indoor conservation measures, and any of the water use restrictions set forth herein shall be imposed and shall be applicable to all residents and tenants, except where a bona fide health emergency exists, as follows:
A. Outdoor use for lawn, garden, shrub, and any other
vegetation watering, car and any other mobile equipment washing, and
washing of driveways, sidewalks, buildings and equipment shall be
restricted to the hours from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B. Any other water use restriction specified by the Borough Council in the resolution required by §
267-13 of this article which is reasonable under the circumstances considering the nature and extent of the water emergency.
After a first offense in accordance with any of the provisions of this article, any person who or business which thereafter violates the water use restrictions imposed pursuant to this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, §
1-14.
[Added 9-13-2010 by Ord.
No. 10-23]
The use of fire hydrants for obtaining water shall be restricted to permitted uses approved by the Chatham Water Department or declaration of emergencies and exceptions by the Borough Council pursuant to Article
III of Chapter
267, or as otherwise approved by the Borough Council. The following fees shall be paid to the Borough for any permitted use: $350 per use permit; $500 per eight-hour permit. All hydrant use should have an air gap upon fill ups and be supervised by the Chatham Water Department. Unless otherwise designated by the Borough Council, the only hydrant allowed and available for such service is located at the Department of Public Works complex.