§ 37-606. Irrigation system installation and maintenance.

(a)

No irrigation system shall be designed, constructed, or substantially modified, whether on residential or commercial property, except by licensed contractors or professionals; provided, however, that to the extent otherwise authorized by Florida law or this Code, a homeowner or property owner may construct, maintain and repair an irrigation system on his or her property.

(b)

All irrigation equipment shall be operated in accordance with the individual system guidelines and maintained in good working order to prevent leaks and wasteful or unnecessary use of water. Irrigation runoff and overspray shall be minimized.

(c)

All hand-held water hoses in use for landscape irrigation must be equipped with a functional automatic shut-off nozzle.

(d)

Automatic irrigation systems must be equipped with a functional rain sensor device. The backup battery in the timer or controller should be replaced annually unless it is a constantly recharging battery.

(e)

Irrigation system controllers installed after July 20, 2008, for irrigation of golf courses, playing fields, and public recreation shall be equipped with functional soil moisture sensors.

(Ord. No. 2008-08 , § 6, 5-20-08; Ord. No. 2010-02 , § 5, 2-23-10)