A. Definitions:
IRRIGATION SYSTEM: An assembly of component parts that is permanently installed for the controlled distribution and conservation of water to irrigate any type of landscape vegetation in any location, and/or to reduce dust or control erosion.
IRRIGATOR: A person who sells, designs, consults, installs, maintains, alters, repairs, supervises installations or services an irrigation system, including the connection of such system in and to a private or public, raw or potable water supply system or any water supply.
B. License Requirements For Landscape Irrigators And Permitting Requirements:
1. Securing Permits: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation who is not licensed by TCEQ as an irrigator to secure permits as provided herein. The irrigator shall furnish the name or names of persons who are authorized to sign permit applications and shall maintain it as updated as possible.
2. Landscape Irrigation Permits:
a. A permit is required for landscape irrigation systems installed within the city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city of Alamo.
b. It shall be the duty of the irrigator to ensure that the installation of landscape irrigation systems conform to the minimum prevailing standards and specifications set forth by TCEQ.
c. The applicant must provide a copy of their irrigator's license, Texas driver's license and a copy of their liability insurance, prior to receiving a permit to install a landscape irrigation system.
d. A permit fee of one percent (1%) of the total cost or sixty six dollars ($66.00), whichever is greater, shall be required for the inspection and administering of the landscape irrigation requirements as allowed under HB 1656.
e. The requirements under this section do not apply to:
(1) On site sewage disposal systems;
(2) An irrigation system used on or by an agricultural operation;
(3) Or connected to a groundwater well used by the property owner for domestic use. (Ord. 09-04-15, 4-21-2015)