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ARTICLE VI. CONSERVATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY Page 1 of 6 ARTICLE VI. CONSERVATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec.39-84. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to prevent the waste or unreasonable use of water and to provide a mandatory water conservation plan during a proclaimed water shortage. Because of the water supply conditions prevailing in the city and in the area of this state from which the city obtains a portion of its supply, the general welfare requires that the conservation of such water be practiced for the benefit of the people of the city and for the public welfare. (Ord. No. NS-2073, § 1, 9-4-90) Sec.39-85. Authorization. The director of public works is authorized and empowered to enforce and administer the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. NS-2073, § 1, 9-4-90) Sec. 39-86. Public health and safety not to be affected. Nothing in this article shall be construed to require the department to curtail the supply of water to any customer when such water is required by that customer to maintain an adequate level of public health and safety. (Ord. No. NS-2073, § 1, 9-4-90) Sec.39-87. Environment. This article and the actions hereafter taken pursuant thereto are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 as a project undertaken as immediate action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency pursuant to Section 507(c) of the State EIR Guidelines. (Ord. No. NS-2073, § 1, 9-4-90) DIVISION 2. DEFINITIONS Sec.39-88. General. The words and phrases used in this article shall be construed as defined in section 39-15, unless separately defined in this article or the context clearly requires otherwise. Unless a different definition is set forth in section 39-15 or elsewhere in this article, the definitions set forth in the other 19F-141 http://Iibrary2.municode.com/default-test/DocVieNv/14452/l/242/248 3/3/2009