For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Hardscape. Constructed landscape elements, including items such as colored or textured concrete, pavers, wood decks, rockwork, masonry planters, wood box planters, water features, walls, and fences.
Hardscape Areas. Areas including patios, decks, walkways and paving.
Hydrozone. A portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs that are served by a valve or set of valves with the same schedule.
Infiltration Rate. The rate of water entry into the soil expressed as a depth of water per unit of time (e.g., inches per hour).
Landscaped Area. The open space area (entire parcel less the building footprint, driveway, and parking area) developed with ornamental plant material and hardscape. Water features are included in the calculation of the landscaped area.
Landscaping. Ornamental live plant materials (trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover or turf), in containers or at grade, and decorative hardscape areas.
Overspray. Water that is delivered beyond the planted area.
Plant Materials. Trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, turf or any other ornamental live plants.
Planted Area. Areas, including live ornamental plant materials, installed within open space landscaped areas.
Parkway. Land area between street curb and sidewalk.
Runoff. Water that is not absorbed by the planted area to which it is applied, and flows from the area. For example, runoff may result from water that is applied at too great a rate (application rate exceeds infiltration rate) or where there is a severe slope.
Street Trees. Trees planted within a public street right-of-way.
Turf. A single-bladed grass or sod.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)