Ord 2015-015/Conservation/Drought Ordinance amendment

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Drip irrigation system means a system of fixed pipes or hoses with emitters designed to apply water to plants slowly and under pressurized conditions at or below the soil surface. EAA means Edwards Aquifer Authority. Existing facility means a swimming pool, hot tub, aesthetic water feature or any similar facility, installed during any period for which a drought response stage is not in effect. Existing landscape means landscaping plants and/or turf on which installation was completed more than 21 days from current date. Gray water means water that has previously been used in sinks, showers, bath tubs and clothes washing machines. Hand -held bucket means a container holding five gallons or less. Hand -held hose means a hose equipped with a positive shutoff device. Health and safety use means use of water for any purpose that is necessary to protect human health and safety. Impervious surface means a type of surface that prevents water from penetrating directly into the ground. Impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, sidewalks, driveways, paved streets, and pavers or stones set with mortar. Index well means the Edwards Aquifer water level index well in San Antonio, Texas denoted as well AY -68 -37 -203 (J -17). Irrigation conservation plan means a plan that outlines specific measures to be taken during drought stages to progressively reduce consumption in higher drought stages. The plan must include an irrigation system maintenance plan and an irrigation system analysis, and must meet reduction goals as established by the director. Irrigation system analysis means a zone -by -zone analysis of an irrigation system that includes the following elements: (1) A detailed site inspection including examination of soil types, root zone depths, operating pressures, and sprinkler heads /valves; (2) A determination of precipitation rates and distribution uniformity (DU); and (3) Basic seasonal irrigation schedules.