Definitions for golf course water use rules

For purposes of this chapter, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, certain words and phrases are defined as follows: "New golf course" means any golf course that was not in operation prior to the effective date of the ordinance codifying this chapter, or whose development requires approval by the council of a community plan amendment and rezoning of the golf course properties. "Nondomestic use" means water used for purposes other than drinking, bathing, heating, cooking, and sanitation. "Potable water" means water that meets the standards established by the department of health as suitable for cooking or drinking purposes. A supply of water that at one time met the standards established by the department of health as potable water may not be used for golf course irrigation or other nondomestic uses, regardless of whether it is rendered nonpotable through such activities including, but not limited to, mixing or blending with any source of nonpotable water, storage in ponds or reservoirs, transmission through ditch systems, or exceeding the established pump capacity for a groundwater well. "Reclaimed water" means treated wastewater that has been oxidized and disinfected and determined by the department of health to be appropriate for irrigation and nondomestic use. (Ord. No. 3688, § 2, 2009)