means an area that is dedicated to active play where turf grass may be used as the playing surface. Examples of active recreation areas include sports fields, play areas, and other similar uses.

means an irrigation head that delivers water to the root zone by "flooding" the planted area, usually measured in gallons per minute. Bubblers exhibit a trickle, umbrella or short stream pattern.

means a device used in sprinkler heads or pipe to prevent water from draining out of the pipe through gravity flow.

means a device used in irrigation systems to automatically control when and how long sprinklers or drip systems operate.

means drip irrigation fittings that deliver water slowly at the root zone of the plant, usually measured in gallons per hour.

The grading plan shows all finish grades, spot elevations, drainage as necessary and existing and new contours with the developed landscaped area.

means material planted in such a way as to form a continuous cover over the ground that can be maintained at a height not more than 12 inches.

means patios, decks and paths. Does not include driveways and sidewalks.

The irrigation plan shows the components of the irrigation system with water meter size, backflow prevention, precipitation rates, flow rate and operating pressure for each irrigation circuit, and identification of all irrigation equipment.

means a person who holds a professional license to practice landscape architecture in the state of Utah. Per state code, licensed landscape architects, licensed architects, licensed land surveyors, and licensed engineers can professionally stamp plans that fall under the practice of landscape architecture. This includes commercial landscape and irrigation plans. Each municipality has the authority to require that only a licensed landscape architect can stamp plans that fall under the practice of landscape architecture.

means a person who may or may not hold professional certificates for landscape design/architecture and cannot legally create commercial landscape plans. Landscape designers generally focus on residential design and horticultural needs of home landscapes.

means the preparation of a graphic and written criteria, specifications, and detailed plans to arrange and modify the effects of natural features such as plantings, ground and water forms, circulation, walks and other features to comply with the provisions of this chapter. The landscape documentation package shall include a project data sheet, a site plan, a planting plan, an irrigation plan, construction details, and a grading plan.

means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs, areas with similar microclimate (i.e., slope, exposure, wind, etc.) and soil conditions, and areas that will be similarly irrigated. A landscape zone can be served by one irrigation valve, or a set of valves with the same schedule.

means any combination of living plants, such as trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, annuals, perennials, ornamental grass, or seeding; natural features such as rock, stone, or bark chips; and structural features, including, but not limited to, fountains, reflecting pools, outdoor art work, screen walls, fences or benches.

means a locally adaptable and environmentally sustainable urban landscape style that requires less irrigation than traditional Utah landscapes (see www.localscapes.com).

means any material such as rock, bark, wood chips or other materials left loose and applied to the soil.

means a typically narrow landscaped area located between the back-of-curb and sidewalk.

A planting plan shall clearly and accurately identify the type, size, and locations for new and existing trees, shrubs, planting beds, ground covers, turf areas, driveways, sidewalks, hardscape features, and fences.

means a sprinkler head that sprays water through a nozzle in a fixed pattern with no rotation.

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

means a drip irrigation system that compensates for fluctuating water pressure by only allowing a fixed volume of water through drip emitters.

means a valve installed in an irrigation mainline that reduces a higher supply pressure at the inlet down to a regulated lower pressure at the outlet.

means a sprinkler head that distributes water through a nozzle by the rotation of a gear or mechanical rotor.

means irrigation water that is not absorbed by the soil or landscape area to which it is applied, and which flows onto other areas.

means an irrigation head that sprays water through a nozzle.

means an irrigation head that projects water through a gear rotor in single or multiple streams.

means a surface layer of earth containing mowed grass with its roots.

means a plant that can generally survive with available rainfall once established although supplemental irrigation may be needed or desirable during spring and summer months.