§ 8.91.020. Definitions.

The following words and phrases shall, for the purposes of this chapter, be interpreted as follows:

(1)

"Residential" means any private structure suited for or characterized by private residences or residential neighborhoods.

(2)

"Commercial" means any structure used for the purpose of, or characterized by commercial business.

(3)

"Low consumption plumbing fixtures for residential units" include:

a.

Toilets that are rated at no more than 1.28 gallons per flush (HET);

b.

Showerheads that do not exceed 2.0 gallons per minute;

c.

Aerators on all lavatory sinks that do not exceed one gallon per minute.

(4)

"Low consumption plumbing fixtures for commercial units" include:

a.

Urinals that use no more than 0.5 gallon per flush;

b.

Toilets that are rated at no more than 1.28 gallons per flush (HET);

c.

Showerheads that do not exceed 2.0 gallons per minute;

d.

Aerators on all lavatory sinks that do not exceed one gallon per minute.

(5)

The Los Osos groundwater basin is shown in Figure A as the area within the "Los Osos Groundwater Basin Boundary."

Figure A. Los Osos Groundwater Basin Boundary, not to scale

(6)

"Title 8 water conservation certificate" is an acknowledgement from the county of San Luis Obispo department of planning and building that all plumbing fixtures in a structure have been retrofitted in accordance with this chapter.

(7)

"Retrofit verification declaration" is provided to the department of planning and building by a licensed plumber or building contractor, or a home inspector certified by the CREIA, ASHI, or ICC. The declaration shall be in a form provided by the department. The completed form is subject to review and approval by the department prior to issuance of a Title 8 water conservation certificate.

(Ord. No. 3286, § 1, 2-10-15)