For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings set forth in this section.
“Commercial nursery” means the use of land, buildings or structures for the growing and/or storing of flowers, fruit trees, ornamental trees, vegetable plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation for the purpose of transplanting, for use as stock or grafting, and includes the retail sale or wholesale distribution of such items directly from the premises/lot.
“Drip irrigation system” means a non-spray, low-pressure, and low volume irrigation system utilizing emission devices with a precipitation or flow rate measured in gallons per hour (GPH), designed to slowly apply small volumes of water at or near the root zone of plants or other landscaping and, in no event, emits more than four (4) gallons of water per hour.
“Irrigation system” means the components of a system meant to apply water to an area for the purpose of irrigation, including, but not limited to, piping, fittings, sprinkler heads or nozzles, drip tubing, valves, and control wiring.
“Large Landscape Area” means an area of vegetation at least three (3) acres in size supporting a business necessity or public benefit use such as parks, golf courses, schools, and cemeteries.
“Measureable rainfall” means any amount of precipitation of more than one- quarter (1/4) inch (0.25”).
“Ornamental landscape” means plants for the purpose of improving the aesthetic appearance of property, including but not limited to, trees, shrubs, bushes, flowers, ground cover, turf, lawns, and grass but, does not include crops or other agricultural products or special landscape areas.
“Person” means any natural person or persons, corporation, public or private entity, governmental agency or institution, or any other user of water within the limits of the City of Visalia.
“Plumbing fixture” means a receptacle or device that is connected to a water supply system, including, but not limited to, pipes, toilets, urinals, showerheads, faucets, washing machines, water heaters, tubs, and dishwashers.
“Potable water” means water which conforms to the federal and state standards for human consumption.
“Runoff” means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the landscape onto other areas.
“Sports Field” means a public or private facility improved with apparatus and/or striping supporting a public benefit use or business necessity that provides turf areas as playing surface for regularly scheduled (at least weekly) individual and team sports, and does not include a facility on a residential property.
“Turf” means a ground cover surface of grass that can be mowed.
“Water feature” means a design element where open, artificially supplied water performs an aesthetic or recreation function, including, but not limited to, ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, and streams.
“Overseeding” means the process of planting new cool climate tolerant grasses (Fescue, Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, etc.), to help combat growth and appearance when traditional turf grass goes dormant during the fall and winter months.
(Ord. 2019-11, 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 2 (part), 2016)