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BE IF FURTHER ORDAINED that section 31-125 of the Code of the City of Charlottesville is hereby amended and reordained to read as follows: • Section 31-125. Conservation of Water during Emergencies. (a) Mandatory Restrictions: The following Phase I restrictions on the use of water drawn from the City's public water supply are hereby in effect: (1) Watering of outside shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, plants, home vegetable gardens, or any other vegetation, except from a watering can or other container not exceeding three (3) gallons in capacity. This limitation shall not apply to commercial greenhouses or nursery stocks, which may be watered in the (2) minimum amount required to preserve plant life before 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 P.M. (2) Washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, or any other type of mobile equipment, (4) except in licensed commercial vehicle wash facilities. (3) Washing of sidewalks, streets, driveways, parking lots, service station aprons, exteriors of homes or apartments, commercial or industrial buildings or any other outdoor surface, except where mandated by federal, state or local law. (4) The operation of any ornamental fountain or other structure making a similar use of water. (5) The filling or refilling of swimming or wading pools of any size. As used herein, (6) the phrase "filling or refilling" shall mean the addition of any water to the pool from the public water supply after the adoption of this amended ordinance. (6) The use of water from fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression, unless otherwise approved by the City Manager. • (7) The serving of drinking water in restaurants, except upon request. (8) The operation of any water-cooled comfort air conditioning that does not have water conserving equipment in operation. Phase HRestrictions: The following Phase II mandatory restrictions on the use of water drawn from the City's public water supply shall become effective September 17, 2002 or on the date when enacted, whichever is later (the "effective date"): (1) All water leaks must be repaired within three (3) business days after notification by the City. If a water leak is not repaired within three (3) business days after notification by the City, the Director of Finance shall terminate water service to the address where the leak is located until such time as the leak is repaired. (2) All washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers and any other type of motor vehicle or mobile equipment is prohibited. (3) Watering of athletic fields is prohibited. (4) All businesses, institutions and governmental entities must develop a written plan, available for inspection by the City, which will reduce the current use of water by that business or institution by twenty percent (20%), other than what is necessary for the sanitary and drinking needs of its employees and invitees. (5) All businesses and institutions must place signs at each main entrance and in each restroom and shower indicating the existence of a water supply emergency and encouraging the conservation of water. (6) All commercial lodging establishments must adopt a policy which limits the daily changing of washable linens and towels, and communicate that policy to their Page 2 of 5