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data available, per-capita water use targets, water usage from similar customer types,and other activity- specific water usage data. B. Usage of water in excess of a customer's mandatory conservation amount is subject to excess use penalties in Section 9.30.100.(Ord. 2148 § 1,2016; Ord. 2118 § 1,2015; Ord.2104 § 1,2014; Ord. 2092 § 1,2014) 9.30.080 Conservation measures. The following conservation measures are applicable for adequate supply,and the declared water shortage stage(s)indicated: A. Stage 1 —Up to 10%Voluntary Reduction. Adequate supply is currently available. To protect and preserve the community water supply the elimination of wasteful water uses is essential at all times, regardless of water supply stage. Pleasanton customers shall always observe the following regulations on water use: 1. Use potable water for irrigation of landscapes in a manner that does not result in runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property,non-irrigated areas, driveways, private and public walkways, roadways,parking lots,or structures. 2. Schedule regular irrigation of lawn and landscape between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.the following day. Watering is permitted at any hour if a hand-held nozzle or drip irrigation is used. Special landscapes are exempted. 3. The use of potable water to wash down sidewalks,walkways, driveways, parking lots,open ground or other hard surface areas by the direct application of water is prohibited. 4. The use of potable water for washing vehicles and/or machinery from a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle is permitted as long as water does not enter the storm drain system. 5. Repair potable water leaks from breaks within the customer's plumbing system within eight hours after customer is notified or discovers the break. 6. Reduce other interior or exterior uses of water to minimize or eliminate excessive runoff or waste. 7. Restaurants shall serve water to their customers only when specifically requested. 8. Operators of hotels and motels shall provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily.The hotel or motel shall prominently display notice of this option in each guestroom using clear and easily understood language. 9. The use of water for construction activities should utilize recycled water,rather than potable water. Such use shall occur in a manner that does not result in runoff or illicit discharge into the storm drain system. 10. Commercial power washing should utilize recycled water, in a manner that does not result in water discharging into the storm drain system. 11. Pools and spas should remain covered when not in use to prevent evaporation,and should be equipped with recirculating pump(s). 12. The use of potable water in decorative, non-re-circulatory ponds, fountains, and other decorative water features is prohibited.