As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Any tube, pipe or hose, or any combination thereof, and all
accessory valves, sprinklers and other devices, if any, which are
used to transport and release water for the purpose of irrigation,
except for the watering of tennis courts.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation
or other organization of any kind, including municipal districts,
corporations and public authorities.
SENSOR
A rain or soil moisture sensor capable of interrupting the
operation of an automatic irrigation system when watering is not required
by virtue of rain or soil moisture, as determined by the sensor, in
accordance with the following criteria or, in the alternative, such
other criteria as may be recommended by the authority and approved
by the Village Building Inspector:
A.
The rain sensor shall be of a type capable of detecting a minimum
of 1/8 inch of rainfall and automatically interrupting and preventing
the irrigation system from operating. It shall further be capable
of allowing the rainfall to evaporate and, when sufficient evaporation
has occurred, to automatically reset and allow continuation of normal
irrigation in accordance with the programmed schedule. The sensor
shall be set to interrupt and prevent the irrigation system from operating
at a measure of rainfall no greater than 1/4 inch.
B.
The moisture sensor shall be of a type capable of detecting
the moisture content of the soil in which it is used and automatically
interrupting and preventing the irrigation system from operating when
the moisture content of the soil reaches a preset level.
VILLAGE
The Village of Roslyn Estates.
WATER
Any water obtained from either the Water District or an underground
source within the Water District.
WATER DISTRICT
The Roslyn Water District, a special district of the Town
of North Hempstead.