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(1) Restaurants are allowed to serve water only upon specific request by the customer. (2) All other non-essential water use is prohibited. Section 86.063. Stage 4 water use allowances and restrictions. For any period when stage 4 of the drought response plan has been declared pursuant to section 86.058(c) of this article, the city may adopt and enforce any or all additional measures as needed to protect water supplies and the aquifer. Section 86.064. Variances. (a) The director may grant a variance from the requirements of this article if it is determined that special circumstances exist and that: (1) compliance with this article adversely affects the health or safety of the public; (2) compliance with this article can not be technically accomplished; or (3) alternative methods can be implemented that will achieve the same reduction in water use. (b) A request for variance will not be considered if submitted after an enforcement action • has been taken. (c) A person may seek a variance from the provisions of this article by filing a written petition for variance with the director. Any petition for variance must include the following information: (1) Name and address of petitioner(s); (2) Purpose and location of water use; (3) Specific provisions of this division for which the petitioner is requesting a variance; (4) Detailed explanation of how the specific provisions will adversely affect the petitioner(s); (5) Period of time for which the variance is sought; (6) Alternative measures the petitioner proposes to implement in order to meet the intent of this division; and (7) Any other pertinent information as required by the director. (d) The director will have two weeks from receipt of the petition for variance to review and act upon the request. If no action is taken within two weeks, the request shall be • considered denied. 11