Water Usage Modifications
What changed between versions
The definition of 'nonfunctional turf' was removed and replaced with a new definition for 'functional turf' that lists specific criteria for exemption, such as being at least eight feet wide, having a slope of 25% or less, and using specific low-water plants or smart irrigation technology.
A new definition for 'weather or soil based monitoring technology' was added to clarify the requirements for smart irrigation systems that may exempt certain turf from the ban.
The definition of 'turf' was updated to require a dense root network and close mowing, providing a more technical standard for what qualifies as turf.
The previous definition of 'nonfunctional turf' which listed specific locations like highway medians and parking lot islands was removed, as these criteria are now embedded within the new 'functional turf' definition.
The document was reformatted with new line breaks and bullet points to improve readability, and the header information was updated to reflect the second substitute version.
