For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPARTMENT. The Community Development Department of the city, unless otherwise noted.
DEVELOPER-INSTALLED. The landscaping installed at the time of initial construction of a project, or installed by or at the direction of a person not occupying or intending to occupy the dwelling unit.
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROJECT. A project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, or historic ecosystem.
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. A HYDROZONE may be irrigated or non-irrigated. For example, a naturalized area planted with native vegetation that will not need supplemental irrigation once established is a non-irrigated hydrozone.
INFILTRATION RATE. The rate of water entry into the soil expressed as a depth of water per unit of time (inches per hour).
LANDSCAPED AREA. The entire parcel area less the building footprint, driveway, non-irrigated portions of parking lots, hardscapes such as decks, patios and other nonporous areas. Water features are included in the calculation of the landscaped area. Areas dedicated to edible plants, such as orchards or vegetable gardens, are not included.
MULCH. Any material such as leaves, bark, straw, compost, manure, or other materials left loose and applied to the soil surface to reduce evaporation.
OVERSPRAY. The water which is delivered beyond the landscaped area, wetting pavements, walks, structures, or other non-landscaped areas.
RAIN SENSING DEVICE. A system which automatically shuts off the irrigation system when it rains.
RECREATIONAL AREAS. Areas of active play or recreation such as sports fields, school yards, picnic grounds, golf courses, or other areas with intense foot traffic, excluding recreational areas in multi-family residential units required by the this code.
REHABILITATED LANDSCAPE. Any relandscaping project which replaces existing landscaped area that requires or is a component of a required permit, including a grading permit, building permit or conditional use permit.
RUNOFF. Water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape 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.
SOIL MOISTURE SENSING DEVICE. A device that measures the amount of water in the soil.
TURF. A single-bladed grass or sod.
('65 Code, § 7-9.02) (Ord. 414-C.S., passed 11-16-93)