Code of Ordinances

GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
     10. General Provisions
     30. Town Council
     31. Town Officials and Employees
     32. Town Organizations
     33. State of Emergency
     34. General Policies
     50. Solid Waste, Junk and Weeds
     51. Wastewater
     52. Public Water and Sewer System
     53. Water and Sewer Extensions
     54. Electric
     70. General Provisions
     71. Parking Regulations
     72. Traffic Schedules
     73. Parking Schedules
     90. Animals and Fowl
     91. Cemeteries
     92. Conceal And Carry On Town Property
     93. Fire Protection
     94. Streets and Sidewalks
     95. Parks and Recreation
     96. Solicitation and Begging
     110. [Reserved]
     111. Massage Parlors
     112. Sexually Oriented Businesses
     113. Yard Sales
     130. General Offenses
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
     151. Watershed Protection
     153. Minimum Housing Standards
     154. Zoning
          Article 1-3 Contents
          Article 4 Definitions
          Article 10-13 Legal
     I. Zoning Map Amendments
     II. Annexations
     III. Interlocal Agreements
     References to North Carolina General Statutes
     References to Prior Code
     References to Ordinances

TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS IMPLEMENTS STAGE 2 MANDATORY WATER REDUCTIONS TO PROTECT LOCAL WATER SUPPLY

GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA – Due to continued dry conditions across the region and declining water supply indicators, the Town of Granite Falls has implemented Stage 2: Mandatory Water Reductions under its Water Shortage Response Plan.

This action follows regional drought conditions identified within the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, where Stage 2 drought conditions require immediate conservation efforts to protect shared water resources and preserve drinking water availability.

Stage 2 conditions indicate that water supply levels are significantly below seasonal norms and that prolonged shortages are possible without immediate reductions in water use.

Town officials are urging all residents, businesses, and institutions to take immediate action to reduce nonessential water use.

Under Stage 2, the following restrictions are required for all Granite Falls water customers:

·         No lawn watering or irrigation is permitted

·         Watering of shrubs, trees, and flowers is limited to:

o   7:00–9:00 a.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m.

o   Hand-held hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles only

·         Washing of driveways, sidewalks, and exterior surfaces is prohibited, except when necessary and approved

·         Restaurants may only serve water upon customer request

·         Filling of swimming pools is restricted to Wednesdays and Saturdays and requires a permit

·         All customers must eliminate unnecessary water use, including commercial and industrial operations

These restrictions build upon previously encouraged conservation measures, which are now mandatory and enforceable.