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or greater than 2,500 square feet, is 50% of the total landscape area, and the modifications are completed within one year. {} ~Ckk) "runoff' means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the landscape area. For example, runoff may result from water that is applied at too great a rate (application rate exceeds infiltration rate) or when there is a slope. Eggg~ {lll) "soil moisture sensing device" or "soil moisture sensor" means a device that measures the amount of water in the soil. The device may also suspend or initiate an irrigation event. (~-r} ~mmm) "soil texture" means the classification of soil based on its percentage of sand, silt, and clay. (-~} ~pnn~ "Special Landscape Area" (SLA) means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants, areas irrigated with recycled water, water features using recycled water and areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, golf courses, and where turf provides a playing surface. (~-} fooo;) "sprinkler head" means a device which delivers water through a nozzle. 3 (pp~z) "static water pressure" means the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when water is not flowing. ¢~} jggq~ "station" means an area served by one valve or by a set of valves that operate simultaneously. ~ ~~ "swing joint" means an irrigation component that provides a flexible, leak-free connection between the emission device and lateral pipeline to allow movement in any direction and to prevent equipment damage. { (sss~ "turf' means a ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue are cool-season grasses. Bermudagrass, Kikuyugrass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Buffalo grass are warm-season grasses. Eeee3 ~ttt3 "valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system. ( (uuu~ "water conserving plant species" means a plant species identified as having a low plant factor. {~~ ~vvX} "water feature" means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas, and swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area of water features is included in the high water use hydrozone of the landscape area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment or stormwater best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or stormwater retention are not water features and, therefore, are not subject to the water budget calculation. {~ (wwv~~ "watering window" means the time of day irrigation is allowed. (sss) ~x~x~ "WUCOLS" means the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by the University of California Cooperative Extension, the Department of Water Resources and the Bureau of Reclamation, 2000. Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Sections 65592, 65S96, Government Code. § 492. Provisions for New Construction or Rehabilitated Landscapes. (a) A local agency may designate another agency, such as a water purveyor, to implement some or all of the requirements contained in this ordinance. Local agencies may collaborate with water purveyors to define each entity's specific responsibilities relating to this ordinance. Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code. § 492.1 Compliance with Landscape Documentation Package. 7