Summary


Chapter 40D-22, F.A.C. comprises the District’s Year-Round Conservation Measures and promotes long-term sustainability of the water resources of the District through efficient use of water by regulatory means during times when no water shortage has been declared. This rulemaking revises or adds definitions to make Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C. (Water Shortage Plan) and Chapter 40D-22, F.A.C. (Year-Round Conservation Measures) consistent. The rulemaking revises the definition of “Address” and “Agriculture” and adds a definition for the lawn and landscape practice of Core Aerification. Amendments are also made to specify that Spot Treatment of lawns shall only be accomplished during allowable hours for irrigation, provide for an allowance for extra watering of Turfgrass for a 14-day period after Core Aerification has occurred, add an establishment period schedule for irrigation of properties without discernable addresses, cemeteries and properties two acres or greater in size, and allow for extra irrigation for salt flushing after tropical storms or hurricanes. This rulemaking also incorporates a new Petition for Variance form No. LEG-R.42.00-058 (9/28/10) that will be used for requests for relief from Chapters 40D-21 and 40D-22, F.A.C., and Water Shortage Orders rendered under Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C.