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Ordinance No. 2231 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. 13. Use of potable water to irrigate outdoor landscaping during and 48 hours after measurable rainfall is prohibited. B. Stage 2—Up to 20% Voluntary or Mandatory Reduction. There is sufficient uncertainty concerning water supply, either based upon AWSDA findings or unforeseeable events, to lead to the conclusion that supply may not adequately meet normal demand in the current or upcoming years. The following restrictions shall be applicable during a Stage 2 activation of the water shortage contingency plan: 1. All of the Stage 1 restrictions, in subsection A, shall continue to be in effect during Stage 2, and shall be mandatory under a mandatory Stage 2 declaration. 2. Outdoor irrigation of lawn and ornamental landscaping shall be limited to one day per week November through February, and no more than three non-consecutive days per week March through October. Irrigation system checks for breaks/leak repairs by present irrigation professionals who remain on-site directly observing the system are excluded. Special landscape areas and other water-dependent industries shall work with the director to identify water use to maintain biological viability and irrigation system operational performance, while still achieving the required percent reduction. 3. Commercial customers should post water conservation messages on bathroom lavatory mirrors. 4. The use of water for construction activities shall 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. C. Stage 3—Up to 30% Mandatory Reduction. There are definable events, including but not limited to AWSDA findings, that lead to a reasonable conclusion that in the current and/or upcoming water years, water supplies may not be adequate to meet all customer water demands. Or, pervious water conservation targets has not been met, therefore further action is necessary. The following mandatory restrictions shall be applicable during a Stage 3 activation of the water shortage contingency plan: