Unless specifically defined in this section, words or phrases used in this chapter shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this Chapter the most reasonable application.
.010 “Aggregate Landscape Area” pertains to the areas undergoing development as one project or for production home neighborhoods or other situations where multiple parcels are undergoing development as one project, but will eventually be individually owned.
.020 “City” means City of Anaheim.
.030 “Ecological Restoration Project” means a project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.
.040 “Estimated Applied Water Use” means the average annual total amount of water estimated to be necessary to keep plants in a healthy state, calculated as provided in the Guidelines. It is based on the Reference Evapotranspiration rate, the size of the landscape area, Plant Water Use Factors, and the relative Irrigation Efficiency of the irrigation system.
.050 “Estimated Total Water Use” shall be calculated in accordance with the Guidelines.
.060 “ET Adjustment Factor” or “ETAF” is equal to the Plant Factor divided by the Irrigation Efficiency factor for a Landscape Project, as described in the Guidelines. The ETAF is calculated in the context of local Reference Evapotranspiration, using site-specific Plant Factors and Irrigation Efficiency factors that influence the amount of water that needs to be applied to the specific Landscape Area. These factors are set forth in the Guidelines. The ETAF for a Special Landscape Area shall be as set forth in the Guidelines.
.070 “Guidelines” refers to the Guidelines for Implementation of the City of Anaheim Landscape Water Efficiency Ordinance which describes procedures, calculations, and requirements for Landscape Projects subject to this Chapter.
.080 “Hardscapes” means any durable material or feature (Pervious and Non-pervious) installed in or around a Landscaped Area, such as pavements or walls. Pools and other Water Features are considered part of the Landscaped Area and not considered Hardscapes for purposes of this Chapter.
.090 “Irrigation Efficiency” means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied as set forth in the Guidelines. Irrigation Efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management practices.
.100 “Landscaped Area” means all the planting areas, Turf areas, and Water Features in a landscape design plan subject to the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Applied Water Use calculations. The Landscaped Area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other Pervious or Non-pervious Hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).
.110 “Landscape Documentation Package” means the documents required to be provided to the City for review and approval of landscape design projects, as described in the Guidelines.
.120 “Landscape Project” means total area of landscape in a project, as provided in the definition of “Landscape Area,” meeting the requirements under Subsection .10 of Section 10.19.020 of this Chapter.
.130 “Maximum Applied Water Allowance” or “MAWA” means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established Landscaped Area as set forth in the Guidelines.
.140 “Mined-land Reclamation Projects” means any surface mining operation with a reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.
.150 “New Construction” means a new building with a landscape or other new landscape such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.
.160 “Non-pervious” means any surface or natural material that does not allow for the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil.
.170 “Pervious” means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil.
.180 “Permit” means an authorizing document issued by City or local agencies with jurisdiction for New Construction or Rehabilitated Landscape.
.190 “Plant Factor” or “Plant Water Use Factor” is a factor, when multiplied by ETo, that estimates the amount of water needed by plants as further set forth in the Guidelines.
.200 “Recycled Water” or “Reclaimed Water” means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and Water Features. This water is not intended for human consumption.
.210 “Reference Evapotranspiration” or “ETo” means a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is given expressed in inches per day, month, or year as represented in the Guidelines, and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four-to seven-inch tall, cool-season grass that is well watered. Reference Evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the Maximum Applied Water Allowances.
.220 “Rehabilitated Landscape” means any re-landscaping project that meets the applicable criteria of Subsection .010 of Section 10.19.020 of this Chapter, where the modified Landscape Area is greater than 2,500 square feet.
.230 “Special Landscape Area” means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, areas irrigated with Recycled Water, Water Features using Recycled Water, and recreational areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, golf courses, and where Turf provides a playing surface.
.240 “Turf” means a ground cover surface of mowed grass.
.250 “Water Feature” means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water Features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas, and swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area of Water Features is included in the high water use hydrozone of the Landscaped Area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment, habitat protection or storm water best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or storm water retention are not Water Features and, therefore, are not subject to the water budget calculation. (Ord. 5349 § 1 (part); January 12, 1993: Ord. 5855 § 18; April 29, 2003: Ord. 6160 § 1 (part); December 8, 2009: Ord. 6355 § 3 (part); January 26, 2016.)