§ 24-116. Irrigation and water efficiency.  


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  • Landscaped areas shall comply with the following irrigation and water efficiency standards and California Green Building Code requirements.

    A.

    Irrigation System. Water-efficient irrigation systems (e.g., bubbler type, drip, mini-spray) shall be required. Irrigation systems shall include check valves to prevent low head drainage, appropriate nozzles to prevent overspray and automatic and self-adjusting irrigation controllers that include moisture and/or rain sensor shutoff.

    B.

    Irrigation Schedule. Landscape irrigation shall be scheduled between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to avoid irrigating during times of high wind, high temperature and high water usage.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)