For the purpose of these standards, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Automatic controller. A mechanical or electronic device capable of operating an irrigation system and its component valve stations according to a pre-determined schedule of irrigation frequency and duration.
Irrigation system. Any permanently installed system of pipes, hoses, or other conveyance devices and appurtenances that provides water to living plant material through spray heads or other emission devices located at, above, or below the ground surface. For the purposes of these standards, a sprinkler, soaker hose, or other device connected to its water source via a moveable above-ground garden hose is not considered to be an irrigation system.
Non-residential. Any user, other than a residential user, including, but not limited to, laundromat, restaurant, bar/lounge, public pool or pool house, ice cream shop, hardware store, gift shop, real estate office, florist, general service office, repair shop, motels/hotels, pharmacy, clothing store, beauty or barbershop, and other commercial or public use structures, and all mixed use structures (as defined in the village zoning ordinance) that include residential and non-residential water and/or sewer accounts that are not separated.
Potable water. Treated water provided by the village utilities department that is suitable for drinking, cooking, and other domestic use. Water that is collected indoors in containers from indoor faucets or spigots.
Public right-of-way. The area of land owned or maintained by municipal, county, or state government primarily for the use of the public for the movement of people, goods, vehicles, or storm water. For the purposes of these standards, the public right-of-way shall include curbs, streets, sidewalks, and storm water drainage inlets, but shall not include adjacent landscaped areas that may also be located within the legally delineated public right-of-way.
Raw water. Water drawn from wells, reservoir or other water source before treatment.
Residential. The following structures, as defined in the village zoning ordinance, single-family, duplex, triplex, quadraplex, condominium, zero lot line structure, townhouse or apartments with dedicated water and /or sewer accounts for each unit.
Runoff. Water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied. Runoff occurs when water is applied too quickly (application rate exceeds infiltration rate), particularly if there is a severe slope. These standards do not apply to stormwater runoff which is created by natural precipitation rather than human-caused or applied water use.
Service area. The geographic area in which the village provides or is authorized to provide water and/or sewer service.
Shut-off nozzle. A device attached to the end of a hose that completely shuts off the flow, even if left unattended.
Spray irrigation. The application of water to landscaping by means of a device that projects water through the air in the form of small particles or droplets.
Sprinkler head. A device that projects water through the air in the form of small particles or droplets.
Water waste. The non-beneficial use of village potable water. Non-beneficial uses include but are not restricted to:
(1) Landscape water applied in such a manner, rate and/or quantity that it overflows the landscaped area being watered and runs onto adjacent property or public right-of-way; or landscape water applied during periods of rainfall or when soil moisture is already adequate.
(2) The use of water for washing vehicles, equipment, or hard surfaces, such as parking lots, aprons, pads, driveways, or other surfaced areas, in such quantities to flow onto adjacent property or the public right-of-way.
(3) Water applied in sufficient quantity to cause ponding on impervious surfaces. Water lost through plumbing leaks that can be readily identified and corrected.
(Ord. of 10-26-2007)