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• (34) 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, is prohibited. (45) The operation of any ornamental fountain or other structure making a similar use of water is prohibited. (36) The filling or refilling of swimming or wading pools of any size requiring more than five (5) gallons of water shall require written approval from the director of nublic works. Approval shall only be considered for those swimming or wading pools contracted to be installed or constructed prior to the declaration of the drought warning stage The director of public works shall balance the need for filling the pool against the public's interest in the conservation of water to determine if approval shall berag nted. As used herein, 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. (67) The use of water from fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression, unless otherwise approved by the city manageF director of public works, is prohibited. (38) The serving of drinking water in restaurants, except upon request, is prohibited. (89) The operation of any water-cooled comfort air conditioning that does not have water conserving equipment in operation is prohibited. 10 All commercial lodging establishments shall adopt a policy which limits the daily changing of washable linens and towels and communicate that policy to emnlovees and guests At a minimum all sheets, pillowcases, towels, washcloths and bathmats shall only be changed and • washed (i) upon request by an occupant; (ii) upon a change in occupancy' or(iii) once every three (3) days if used by the same occupant. As used herein, "commercial lodging establishment" shall include any establishment offering to the public for compensation lodging or sleeping accommodations, including but not limited to hotels motels travel lodges tourist homes and bed and breakfast establishments. (bj Drought emergency stage restrictions: The following drought emergency stage mandatory restrictions on the use of water drawn from the city's public water supply shall become effective at such time as the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) certifies, in writing, that a drought emergency stage exists and shall add to or supersede where appropriate the restrictions already in place pursuant to subsection (a) above: (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) Watering of athletic fields is prohibited. (3) All businesses, institutions and governmental entities must develop and implement a written plan, available for inspection by the city within 14 days of notice of the drought emergency stage, which will reduce the current use of water by that business or institution by twenty (20) percent, other than what is necessary for the sanitary and drinking needs of its employees and invitees. Usage will be based on the customer's average monthly use for the twelve (12) month period prior to the notice of the drought emergency stage. The public utilities director shall establish a monthly usage benchmark for all businesses, institutions and governmental entities without a twelve (l2) month billing history using criteria established by the department of public works (4) All businesses, and institutions and governmental entities 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. 11