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stage V level above mean sea level, in feet, a stage V water <br /> shortage EMERGENCY shall be deemed in effect. In the event the <br /> water level of Lake Orange declines to a stage V elevation of <br /> water below Lake Orange spillway, in feet, a stage V water <br /> shortage EMERGENCY shall be deemed in effect, and in addition to <br /> the restrictions heretofore imposed, the following stringent <br /> mandatory water restrictions shall be in effect, and in addition <br /> to the restrictions heretofore imposed, the following severe <br /> mandatory water restrictions shall be in effect. It shall be <br /> unlawful: <br /> 1. To use water outside a structure for any use other than an <br /> emergency use involving fire. <br /> 2. To operate an evaporative air conditioning unit which <br /> recycles water except during the operating hours of the <br /> business. <br /> 3. To introduce water into any swimming pool. <br /> g. In the event the water level of University Lake declines to a <br /> stage VI level above mean sea level, in feet, a stage VI water <br /> shortage CRISIS shall be deemed in effect. In the event the <br /> water level of Lake Orange declines to a stage VI elevation of <br /> water below Lake orange spillway, in feet, a stage VI water <br /> shortage CRISIS shall be deemed in effect, and a system of water <br /> rationing shall be put in effect in addition to all previously <br /> imposed restrictions. In the event of water rationing in which <br /> water will be supplied in the minimal quantities required for the <br /> health, welfare, and safety of the citizens in accordance with a <br /> program determined by Orange County: <br /> 1. It shall be unlawful to fail to act in accordance therewith <br /> or use water in any manner or attempt to evade or avoid such <br /> water rationing restrictions. <br />