Dinuba Municipal Code Art. III Definitions

A.

“Anti-drain valve (check valve)”

shall mean a valve located under a sprinkler head to hold water in the system so it minimizes drainage from the low elevation sprinkler heads.

B.

“Application rate”

shall mean the depth of water applied to a given area, usually measured in inches per hour.

C.

“Automatic controller”

shall mean a mechanical or solid timer, capable of operating valve stations to set the days and length of time of a water application for irrigation.

D.

“Backflow prevention device”

shall mean a safety device used to prevent pollution or contamination of the water supply due to the reverse flow of water from an irrigation system.

E.

“Landscaping”

shall mean the addition of lawns, trees, plants, and other natural and decorative features to land.

F.

“Rain sensing device”

shall mean a system which automatically shuts off an irrigation system during periods of rain.

(Ord. 2025-01 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2025)