City of Mechanicville, New York

Dated: August 4, 2010

ORDINANCE NO.2010-5

 

 

ORDINANCE SECTION 194-29

EMERGENCY WATER REGULATIONS

 

  1. In the event that the Commissioner of Public Works determines that a water emergency exists, and Public Notice of such emergency by newspaper publication is made, it shall be a violation for any person, property owner or entity to use water derived from the City’s Municipal System for watering of lawns or outside flora, vehicle washing or any other usage whereby water is not returned to the City’s Municipal System. This Ordinance shall not apply to Commercial Car washes, Garden Centers/Nurseries, and Auto and Auto Body Repair establishments.
     
  1. Any violation of this Ordinance shall be deemed a violation and violators shall be subject to a maximum fine of $250.00 for the first violation. Any subsequent violation during the same emergency period shall be subject to a maximum fine of $500.00.
     
  2. Each day the violation exist during the emergency period shall be deemed a separate violation