[Adopted 9-22-2003 by L.L. No. 8-2003]
The purpose of this article is to establish a comprehensive plan for
water conservation and regulation throughout the Village of Rockville Centre
(Village), and for enforcement of regulations, in compliance with laws and
regulations promulgated by the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation for water conservation and the County of Nassau. Further, the
purpose of this article is to conserve, protect and manage the water supply
within the Village and to impose restrictions to regulate and limit the use
of water.
During the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., all persons are prohibited
from the use of water to water, hose, sprinkle or otherwise irrigate any outdoor
lawn, field, garden, hedge or shrub.
All commercial and industrial water-operative systems, refrigeration
or other water-cooling equipment must be equipped with a water-recycling system.
All commercial car washes and all fleet vehicle washes must install
water-recycling systems.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall, upon
conviction, be subject to a maximum fine of $250 or a maximum term of imprisonment
of 15 days, or both, for each offense.