A. Director may restrict water use. The use of water for any purpose other than domestic consumption and sanitation may be restricted or prohibited in times of emergency or water shortage as determined by the director.

B. Public notice. The director shall issue water use restrictions in writing setting forth the types of uses or means of distribution prohibited or restricted, the time of day or geographic areas affected, and any other restrictions necessary to preserve the city's domestic water supply. The restrictions shall be published in the official city newspaper before they take effect. In the event an emergency prevents prior publication of restrictions, the restrictions shall take effect immediately upon posting and shall be published as soon as practicable.

C. Penalties. Any person violating a water use restriction imposed under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to any criminal penalty, the director may shut-off or disconnect water service to the premises if necessary to prevent repeated violations. The account for any water service shut-off or disconnected shall be charged a service fee for both the shut-off and any subsequent reactivation.