A.
Intelligent
design and water management can enable citizens of Roseville to enjoy
a well landscaped community, while at the same time conserving resources.
Skillful planting and irrigation design, appropriate use of plants,
and intelligent landscape management, can ensure that excessive water
demands are reduced and allow the community to be less vulnerable
during periods of severe drought. Efficient design practices such
as: irrigation systems that apply water at a usable rate within the
root zone of the plants, automatic irrigation controllers that allow
early morning watering when there is less heat and wind allowing more
efficient irrigation, and properly maintained moisture sensors that
override automatic irrigation when the soil is already moist or wet
are all measures that can reduce water demands, yet at the same time
provide sufficient moisture to maintain the city's climate-appropriate
landscaping.
B.
The purpose of these requirements is to comply with the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act of 2006, Government Code Section 65591 et seq., and to define the standards and procedures for the design, installation, and management of landscaping. This is intended to utilize available plant, water, land and human resources to the greatest benefit of Roseville residents. Water resources are a finite resource. Therefore, in times of water shortages, water cutbacks may be required, combined with limits to landscaping installation and water usage, as specified in the Roseville Municipal Code Chapter 14.09 (Water Conservation).
C.
Landscapes
that are planned, designed, installed, managed and maintained with
the watershed based approach can improve California's environmental
conditions and provide benefits and realize sustainability goals.
Such landscapes will make the urban environment resilient in the face
of climatic extremes. Consistent with the legislative findings and
purpose of this chapter, conditions in the urban setting will be improved
by:
1.
Creating
the conditions to support life in the soil by reducing compaction,
incorporating organic matter that increases water retention, and promoting
productive plant growth that leads to more carbon storage, oxygen
production, shade, habitat and esthetic benefits.
2.
Minimizing
energy use by reducing irrigation water requirements, reducing reliance
on petroleum based fertilizers and pesticides, and planting climate
appropriate shade trees in urban areas.
3.
Conserving
water by capturing and reusing rainwater and graywater wherever possible
and selecting climate appropriate plants that need minimal supplemental
water after establishment.
4.
Protecting
air and water quality by reducing power equipment use and landfill
disposal trips, selecting recycled and locally sourced materials,
and using compost, mulch and efficient irrigation equipment to prevent
erosion.
5.
Protecting
existing habitat and creating new habitat by choosing local native
plants, climate adapted non-natives and avoiding invasive plants.
Utilizing integrated pest management with least toxic methods as the
first course of action.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
Consistency
with Specific Plans and Other Design Guidelines. Landscape and irrigation
plans shall be designed consistent with this chapter and any adopted
specific plans or other planning area design guidelines, if applicable.
Where any inconsistencies arise between this chapter and other adopted
policy documents, the more restrictive requirement shall govern.
B.
Water Use Consumption Information for Specific Plant Species. Should conflicts arise between the water use information contained in the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species publication, as defined in Section 14.18.040, and the specific plan or planting area design guidelines, the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species publication shall govern.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
The
provisions of this chapter shall apply to all of the following landscape
projects:
1.
New
Construction and Rehabilitated Projects. New construction and rehabilitated
landscape projects requiring a building permit, plan check or design
review permit (DRP).
2.
Developer-Installed
or Homeowner Provided Landscaping Less than 2,500 Square Feet in Single-Family
Residential Projects. Any single-family or two-family landscape project
that is developer installed or homeowner provided with an aggregate
landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less requiring a building permit,
plan check or DRP, may comply with the performance requirements of
this ordinance or conform to the prescriptive measures contained below.
a.
Compliance with the following items is mandatory and must be documented
on a landscape plan in order to use the prescriptive compliance option:
i.
Date;
ii.
Project applicant;
iii.
Project address (if available, parcel and/or lot number(s));
iv.
Total landscape area (square feet), including a breakdown of turf
and plant material;
v.
Project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery,
homeowner-installed);
vi.
Water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the
local retail water purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private
well;
vii.
Contact information for the project applicant and property owner;
viii.
Applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply
with the requirements of the prescriptive compliance option to the
MWELO."
b.
Incorporate compost at a rate of at least four cubic yards per 1,000
square feet to a depth of six inches into landscape area (unless contra-indicated
by a soil test).
c.
Plant material shall comply with all of the following:
i.
Install climate adapted plants that require occasional, little or
no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 75 percent of
the plant area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water;
ii.
A minimum three-inch layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed
soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or
rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is
contraindicated.
d.
Turf shall comply with all of the following:
i.
Turf shall not exceed 25 percent of the landscape area;
ii.
Turf shall not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of
25 percent;
iii.
Turf is prohibited in parkways less than 10 feet wide, unless
the parkway is adjacent to a parking strip and used to enter and exit
vehicles. Any turf in parkways must be irrigated by sub-surface irrigation
or by other technology that creates no overspray or runoff.
e.
Irrigation systems shall comply with the following:
i.
Automatic irrigation controllers are required and must use evapotranspiration
or soil moisture sensor data and utilize a rain sensor;
ii.
Irrigation controllers shall be of a type which does not lose programming
data in the event the primary power source is interrupted;
iii.
Pressure regulators shall be installed on the irrigation system
to ensure the dynamic pressure of the system is within the manufacturers
recommended pressure range;
iv.
Manual shut-off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly
valve) shall be installed as close as possible to the point of connection
of the water supply;
v.
All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in
the ANSI standard, ASABE/ICC 802-2014. "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler
and Emitter Standard." All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape
must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher
using the protocol defined in ASABE/ICC 802-2014;
vi.
Areas less than 10 feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated
with subsurface irrigation or other means that produces no runoff
or overspray.
f.
At the time of final inspection, the permit applicant must provide
the city and owner of the property with a certificate of completion,
certificate of installation, irrigation schedule and a schedule of
landscape and irrigation maintenance.
3.
Graywater
Systems. For projects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater
captured on-site, any lot or parcel within the project that has less
than 2500 square feet of landscape and meets the lot or parcel's landscape
water requirement (estimated total water use) entirely with treated
or untreated graywater or through stored rainwater captured on-site
is subject only to Appendix D Section 5.
4.
Existing Landscaping. Landscaping constructed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter and not rehabilitated shall only be required to comply with the requirements contained in Section 14.18.130.
5.
Cemeteries. Recognizing the special landscape management needs of cemeteries, new and rehabilitated cemeteries shall only be required to comply with the requirements contained in Sections 14.18.050(B)(2), 14.18.070, and 14.18.080. Existing cemeteries shall comply with the requirements contained in Section 14.18.130.
6.
Homeowners
Associations and Common Interest Developments. The architectural guidelines
(i.e., CC&Rs) of a common interest development, which may include
community apartment projects, condominiums, planned developments,
stock cooperatives, or single-family subdivisions governed by a homeowners
association shall not prohibit or include conditions that have the
effect of prohibiting the use of low-water use plants as a group.
Further, said guidelines shall not prohibit the removal of turf, nor
restrict or prohibit the reduction of turf in lieu of more water efficient
alternatives (Civil Code Section 1353.8).
B.
The
provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
1.
Registered
local, state or federal historical sites;
2.
Ecological
restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system;
3.
Mined-land
reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system;
or
4.
Existing
plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open
to the public.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions
shall apply:
means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system
to the landscape.
means a safety device used to prevent pollution or contamination
of the city water supply due to the reverse flow of water from the
irrigation system.
means a valve located under a sprinkler head or other location
in the irrigation system to hold water in the system to prevent drainage
from sprinkler heads when the system is off.
means the number that converts acre-inches per acre per year
to gallons per square foot per year.
means the document required under Section 14.18.060.
means a person certified to perform landscape irrigation
audits by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade
organization or other program such as the United States Environmental
Protection Agency WaterSense Irrigation Auditor Certification Program,
licensed landscape architect, and Irrigation Association Certified
Landscape Irrigation Auditor Program.
means a person certified to design irrigation systems by
an accredited academic institution, or a professional trade organization
or other program such as the United States Environmental Protection
Agency WaterSense Irrigation Designer Certification Program and Irrigation
Association Certified Irrigation Designer Program.
means community apartment projects, condominium projects,
planned developments, and stock cooperatives per Civil Code Section
1353.8.
means the safe and stable product of controlled biologic
decomposition of organic materials that is beneficial to plant growth.
means a timing device used to remotely control valves that
operate an irrigation system. Automatic irrigation controllers are
able to self-adjust and schedule irrigation events using either evapotranspiration
(weather-based) or soil moisture data.
means the measure of the uniformity of irrigation water over
a defined area.
means any non-spray low volume irrigation system utilizing
emission devices with a flow rate measured in gallons per hour. Low
volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small
volumes of water slowly at or near the root zone of plants.
means a project where the site is intentionally altered to
establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.
means the portion of total precipitation that is used by
the plants.
means a drip irrigation emission device that delivers water
slowly from the irrigation system to the soil.
means the department within the City of Roseville that is
responsible for providing utility service with the city. The Roseville
water utility is a division within the department responsible for
providing retail water service.
means the point at which plants in the landscape have developed
significant roots growth to support themselves. Typically, most plants
are established after one or two years of growth.
means the first year after installing the plant in the landscape,
or the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment.
Native habitat mitigation areas and trees may need three to five years
for establishment.
means the annual total water used for the landscape as described in Section 14.18.050(B)(2).
means the loss of water to the atmosphere by the combined
processes of evaporation and transpiration.
means a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for
nonresidential areas, that, when applied to reference evapotranspiration,
adjusts for plant factors and irrigation efficiency, two major influences
upon the amount of water that needs to be applied to the landscape.
The ETAF for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) special landscape
areas shall not exceed 1.0. The ETAF for existing, non-rehabilitated
landscaping is 0.8.
means the quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil
and other surfaces and transpired by plants during a specified time.
means the rate at which water flows through pipes, valves,
and emission devices, measured in gallons per minute, gallons per
hour, or cubic feet per second.
means an inline device installed at the supply point of the
irrigation system that produces a repeatable signal proportional to
flow rate. Flow sensors must be connected to an automatic irrigation
controller, or flow monitor capable of receiving flow signals and
operating master valves. This combination flow sensor/controller may
also function as a landscape water meter or submeter.
means a soil condition that is easily crumbled or loosely
compacted down to a minimum depth per planting material requirements,
whereby the root structure of newly planted material will be allowed
to spread unimpeded.
means guidelines from a local fire authority to assist residents
and businesses that are developing land or building structures in
a fire hazard severity zone.
means untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated
by any toilet discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated,
or unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not present a threat from contamination
by unhealthful processing, manufacturing, or operating wastes. "Graywater"
includes, but is not limited to, wastewater from bathtubs, showers,
bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs, but
does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers. Health
and Safety Code Section 17922.12.
means any durable surface material (pervious and non-pervious).
means landscaping either installed by a private individual
for a single-family residence or installed by a licensed contractor
hired by a homeowner.
means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with
similar water needs and rooting depth. A hydrozone may be irrigated
or non-irrigated.
means the rate of water entry into the soil expressed as
a depth of water per unit of time (i.e., inches per hour).
means species of plants not historically found in California
that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental
or economic resources. Invasive species may be regulated by county
agricultural agencies as noxious species. Lists of invasive plants
are maintained at the California Invasive Plant Inventory and USDA
invasive and noxious weeds database.
means an in-depth evaluation of the performance of an irrigation
system conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor. An irrigation
audit includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune-up,
system test with distribution uniformity or emission uniformity, reporting
overspray or run off that causes overland flow, and preparation of
an irrigation schedule. The audit must be conducted in a manner consistent
with the Irrigation Association's Landscape Irrigation Auditor Certification
Program or other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "WaterSense"
labeled auditing program.
means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially
used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency
is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics
and management practices. The irrigation efficiency for purposes of
this chapter is 0.75 for overhead spray devices and 0.81 for drip
systems.
means an evaluation of an irrigation system that is less
detailed than an irrigation audit. An irrigation survey includes,
but is not limited to: inspection, system test and written recommendations
to improve performance of the irrigation system.
means an analysis of water use data based on meter readings
and billing data.
means the documents required under Section 14.18.050.
means all of the planting areas, turf areas, and water features
in a landscape design plan subject to the maximum applied water allowance
calculation. The landscape area does not include footprints of buildings
or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios,
gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes,
and other non-irrigated areas designated for nondevelopment (e.g.,
open spaces and existing native vegetation).
means a person who holds a license to practice landscape
architecture in the state of California (Business and Professions
Code Section 5615).
means a person licensed possessing a valid C-27 license by
the state of California to construct, maintain, repair, install, or
subcontract the development of landscape systems.
means the total area of landscape in a project as defined in "landscape area," for the purposes of this chapter, meeting the requirements under Section 14.18.030.
means an inline device installed at the irrigation supply
point that measures the flow of water into the irrigation system and
is connected to a totalizer to record water use.
means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to
the emitters or sprinklers from the valve. This pipeline is typically
downstream of the zone control valve and non-pressurized when irrigation
is not occurring.
means the application of irrigation water at low pressure
through a system of tubing or lateral lines and low-volume emitters
such as drip, drip lines, and bubblers. Low volume irrigation systems
are specifically designed to apply small volumes of water slowly at
or near the root zone of plants.
means the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the
water source to the valve or outlet. This pipeline is typically pressurized
at all times.
is an automatic valve installed at the irrigation supply
point which controls water flow into the irrigation system. When this
valve is closed water will not be supplied to the irrigation system.
A master valve will greatly reduce any water loss due to a leaky station
valve.
means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area as specified in Section 14.18.050(B)(2). MAWA is based upon the area's reference evapotranspiration, the ET adjustment factor, and the size of the landscaped area. The estimated total water use shall not exceed the maximum applied water allowance. Special landscape areas, including recreation areas, areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and areas irrigated with recycled water are subject to the MAWA with an ETAF not to exceed 1.0. MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(ETAF x LA) + ((1-ETAF) x SLA)].
is an area between opposing lanes of traffic that may be
unplanted or planted with trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental
grasses.
means the climate of a small, specific area that may contrast
with the climate of the overall landscape area due to factors such
as: wind, sun exposure, plant density or proximity to reflective surfaces.
means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw or
other inorganic mineral materials such as rocks, gravel, and decomposed
granite left loose and applied to the soil surface for the beneficial
purposes of reducing evaporation, suppressing weeds, moderating soil
temperature and preventing soil erosion.
means a new building with a landscape or other new landscape.
means landscapes in commercial, institutional, industrial
and public settings that may have areas designated for recreation
or public assembly. It also includes portions of common areas of common
interest developments with designated recreational areas.
means the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system
are designed by the manufacturer to operate.
means systems that deliver water through the air (e.g., spray
heads and rotors, etc.).
means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the
target area.
means the area between a sidewalk and the curb or traffic
lane. It may be planted or unplanted, and with or without pedestrian
egress.
means any authorizing document issued by the City of Roseville
for new construction or rehabilitated landscaping.
means any surface or material that allows the passage of
water through the material and into the underlying soil.
means a factor, when multiplied by the ETo, estimates the
amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of this chapter, the
plant factor range for very low water use plants is 0 to 0.1, the
plant factor range for low water use plants is 0.1 to 0.3, the plant
factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6, and the
plant factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant
factors cited in this chapter are derived from the publication "Water
Use Classification of Landscape Species." Plant factors may also be
obtained from horticultural researchers from academic institutions
or professional associations as approved by the California Department
of Water Resources (DWR).
means the individual or entity submitting a landscape documentation package required under Section 14.18.050 to request a permit, plan check or design review from the city. A project applicant may be the property owner or designee.
means a component which automatically suspends an irrigation
event when it rains.
means a set of reproducible drawings which show significant
changes in the work made during construction and which are usually
based on drawings marked up in the field and other data furnished
by the contractor.
means areas, excluding private single-family residential
areas, designated for active play, recreation or public assembly in
parks, sports fields, picnic grounds, amphitheaters or golf courses
tees, fairways, roughs, surrounds and greens.
means treated or recycled wastewater of a quality suitable
for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation. This water is not
intended for human consumption.
means a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is given in inches per day, month, or year as represented below, and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four- to seven-inch tall, cool season turf that is well watered. Reference evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the maximum applied water allowances so that regional differences in climate can be accommodated. Refer to Section 14.18.050(B)(2) for City of Roseville ETo.
means any re-landscaping project that requires a building permit, improvement plan approval, or design review and meets the requirements of Section 14.18.030.
means landscapes surrounding single- or multi-family homes.
means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape
to which it is applied and flows from the landscape area. For example,
runoff may result from water that is applied at too great a rate or
too great a volume (application rate exceeds infiltration rate) or
when there is a slope.
means the steepness, incline, gradient, or grade of a straight
line. A higher slope value indicates a steeper incline.
means a device that measures the amount of water in the soil.
The device may also suspend or initiate an irrigation event.
means the classification of soil based on its percentage
of sand, silt, and clay in the soil.
means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible
plants, recreational areas, areas irrigated with recycled water, or
water features using recycled water.
means a device which delivers overhead watering through a
spray nozzle.
means the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when
water is not flowing.
means an area served by one valve or by a set of valves that
operate simultaneously.
means the most recent version of the design manual for the
Sacramento and South Placer regions which sets forth the design criteria
and operation and maintenance requirements for stormwater control
measures.
means an irrigation component that provides a flexible, leak-free
connection between the emission device and lateral pipeline to allow
movement in any direction and to prevent equipment damage.
means a metering device to measure water applied to the landscape
that is installed after the primary utility water meter.
means either: (1) landscaping which is reliant on irrigation
for a temporary duration of time to allow plant root establishment;
or (2) areas such as unfinished building pads, or other areas approved
for future development, in which landscaping is planted on an interim
basis.
means a groundcover surface of mowed grass. Annual bluegrass,
Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue
are common cool-season grasses. Bermudagrass, Kikuyugrass, Seashore
Paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Buffalo grass are common
warmseason grasses.
means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation
system.
means a plant species identified as having a low plant water
use factor.
means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic
or recreational function. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls,
fountains, artificial streams, spas and swimming pools (where water
is artificially supplied). The surface area of water features is included
in the high water use hydrozone of the landscape area. Constructed
wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment or stormwater best
management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water
treatment or stormwater retention are not water features and, therefore,
are not subject to the water budget calculation.
means the time of day irrigation is allowed.
means Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published
by the University of California Co-operative Extension, the Department
of Water Resources, and the Bureau of Reclamation, as may be amended.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
Landscape Package Submittal Required. Prior to issuance of a building permit or improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit a landscape package to the city for review and approval. The landscape package shall contain the information required by subsection B, and shall be incorporated into the improvement plan and/or landscape plan set in a form determined acceptable to the environmental utilities director or designee.
B.
Elements
of the Landscape Package. The landscape package shall include the
following six elements, which shall be incorporated into the landscape
plan set in a form determined acceptable to the environmental utilities
director or designee:
1.
Project
Information.
a.
Date;
b.
Project applicant;
c.
Project address (if available, parcel and/or lot number(s));
d.
Total landscape area (square feet);
e.
Project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery,
homeowner-installed);
f.
Water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and the identity
of the local retail water purveyor if the applicant is not served
by a private well;
g.
Checklist of all documents in landscape documentation package;
h.
Project contacts to include contact information for the project applicant
and property owner;
i.
Applicant signature and date with the following statement: "I agree
to comply with the requirements of the Water Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance and submit a complete landscape documentation package."
2.
Water
Efficient Landscape Worksheet. The worksheet will be a form provided
by the city, and shall include information on the plant factor, irrigation
method, irrigation efficiency, and area associated with each hydrozone.
Calculations are then made to show that the evapotranspiration adjustment
factor (ETAF) for the landscape project does not exceed a factor of
0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for nonresidential areas, exclusive
of special landscape areas. The ETAF for a landscape project is based
on the plant factors and irrigation methods selected. The maximum
applied water allowance is calculated based on the maximum ETAF allowed
(0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for nonresidential areas) and
expressed as annual gallons required. The estimated total water use
(ETWU) is calculated based on the plants used and irrigation method
selected for the landscape design. ETWU must be below the MAWA.
In calculating the maximum applied water allowance and estimated
total water use, a project applicant shall use the following ETo values:
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a.
Water budget calculations shall adhere to the following requirements:
i.
The plant factor used shall be obtained from the most recent Water
Use Classification of Landscape Species publication or from horticultural
researchers with academic institutions or professional associations
as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).
The plant factors ranges shall be calculated as follows:
ii.
All water features shall be included in the high water use hydrozone.
iii.
Temporarily irrigated areas shall be designed as low water use
hydrozones.
iv.
Special landscape areas shall be clearly identified and their water
use calculated as shown in the water efficient landscape worksheet.
Water use for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) special landscape
areas shall be calculated with an ETAF not to exceed 1.0.
b.
The landscape project's maximum applied water allowance (MAWA) shall
be calculated as follows:
i.
MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(ETAF x LA) + (1-ETAF x SLA)], where:
(A)
MAWA = Maximum applied water allowance (gallons per year);
(B)
ETo = Reference evapotranspiration (inches per year) (as provided in subsection (B)(2) above);x2
(C)
ETAF = ET adjustment factor (0.55 for residential and 0.45 for
nonresidential);
(D)
LA = Landscaped area includes special landscape area (square
feet);
(E)
0.62 = Conversion factor (to gallons per square foot);
(F)
SLA = Portion of the landscape area identified as special landscape
area (square feet).
3.
Soil
Management Report. In order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy
plant growth, a soil management report shall be completed by the project
applicant or designee, as follows:
a.
Submit soil sample(s) to a laboratory for analysis and recommendations.
i.
Soil sampling shall be conducted in accordance with laboratory protocol,
including protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for the intended
plants.
iii.
In projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e., production
home developments) a soil sampling rate of one in seven lots or approximately
15 percent of the landscape area will satisfy this requirement.
b.
The soil analysis report shall be made available, in a timely manner,
to the professionals preparing the landscape and irrigation design
plans to make any necessary adjustments.
c.
Any soil management or amendment recommendations shall be included
with the design plans for city review.
d.
Upon completion of construction and prior to issuance of an occupancy
permit, the project applicant or designee shall submit documentation
verifying implementation of soil analysis report recommendations within
the landscaped area to the city with the certificate of completion.
4.
Landscape
Plan. Landscape plans, including plant selection, shall be designed
consistent with the applicable specific plan or special planning area
design guidelines. At a minimum, landscape design plans shall address
the following:
a.
Plant Materials. The estimated total water use for plants selected
for the landscaped area shall not exceed the maximum applied water
allowance. The landscape plan shall identify landscape materials,
trees, shrubs, groundcover, turf, etc. Planting symbols shall be clearly
drawn and plants shall be labeled by botanical name, common name,
container size, spacing, and quantities for each group of plants indicated.
Planting areas dedicated permanently and solely to edible plants should
be clearly delineated. High water use plants, characterized by a plant
factor of 0.7 to 1.0, are prohibited in street medians. Methods to
achieve water efficiency shall include one or more of the following:
i.
Protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation;
ii.
Selection of water-conserving plant, tree and turf species, especially
local native plants;
iii.
Selection of plants based on local climate suitability, disease
and pest resistance;
iv.
Selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinances or tree
shading guidelines, and size at maturity as appropriate for the planting
area;
v.
Selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant
lists;
vi.
Selection of plants from local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
b.
Plant Selection. Plants shall be selected and planted appropriately
based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical
conditions of the project site. Methods to achieve water efficiency
shall include one or more of the following:
i.
Use the Sunset Western Climate Zone System which takes into account
temperature, humidity, elevation, terrain, latitude, and varying degrees
of continental and marine influence on local climate;
ii.
Recognize the horticultural attributes of plants (i.e., mature plant
size, invasive surface roots) to minimize damage to property or infrastructure
[e.g., buildings, sidewalks, power lines]; allow for adequate soil
volume for healthy root growth; and
iii.
Consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize
summer shade and winter solar gain.
c.
Hydrozone Information. Each hydrozone shall contain plant materials with similar water use needs. Hydrozones shall be designated as low, moderate, high water, or mixed water use and shall be labeled by number, letter, or other method. Temporarily irrigated areas of the landscape shall be included in the low water use hydrozone for the water budget calculation. Areas irrigated with recycled water should be clearly delineated. For hydrozones with plants of mixed water use, refer to subsection (B)(5)(b).
d.
Water Features. Water features may be permitted, subject to design review, and the provisions of Chapter 14.09 (Water Conservation).
i.
All water features shall incorporate recirculating water systems.
ii.
Where available, recycled water shall be used as a source for decorative
water features.
iii.
The surface area of a water feature shall be indicated on the
plans and included in the high water use hydrozone area of the water
budget calculation.
e.
Limitations on Turf.
i.
Turf shall not be permitted on slopes greater than one foot of vertical
elevation change for every four feet of horizontal length.
ii.
Turf shall not comprise greater than 25 percent of the front yard
planting area of developer-installed single-family landscaping.
iii.
With the exception of special landscape areas, turf shall not
comprise greater than 25 percent of nonresidential landscaped area.
f.
Soil Preparation, Mulch and Amendments.
i.
Prior to the planting of any materials, compacted soils shall be
transformed to a friable condition. On engineered slopes, only amended
planting holes need meet this requirement.
ii.
A minimum three-inch layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed
soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or
rooting groundcovers or direct seeding applications where mulch is
not advisable. The plans shall identify the type of mulch and application
depth. Shredded (i.e., "gorilla") mulch is not acceptable. To provide
habitat for beneficial insects and other wildlife, up to five percent
of the landscape area may be left without mulch. Designated insect
habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such.
iii.
For landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum
of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall
be incorporated to a depth of six inches into the soil. Soils with
greater than six percent organic matter in the top six inches of soil
are exempt from adding compost and tilling.
iv.
Organic mulch materials made from recycled or post-consumer shall
take precedence over inorganic materials or virgin forest products
unless the recycled post-consumer organic products are not locally
available. Organic mulches are not required where prohibited by local
Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines or other applicable local ordinances.
v.
Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes greater than
one foot of vertical elevation change for every three feet of horizontal
length.
g.
Other Design Considerations. The landscape design plan, at a minimum,
shall:
i.
Delineate property lines, utilities and utility easements, streets,
driveways, walkways, and other paved areas or hardscapes (pervious
or impervious);
ii.
Identify buildings and structures including pad elevation(s) if applicable;
iii.
Identify natural features to remain, including rock outcroppings,
existing oak and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc.;
v.
Identify the location, installation details and any applicable stormwater
best management practices. Projects shall refer to the requirements
of the City's Stormwater Quality Design Manual;
vi.
Identify any applicable rain harvesting or catchment technologies as discussed in Section 14.18.120 and their 24-hour retention or infiltration capacity;
vii.
Identify any applicable graywater discharge piping, system components
and area(s) of distribution;
viii.
A landscape design plan for projects in fire-prone areas shall
address fire safety and prevention. A defensible space or zone around
a building or structure is required per Public Resources Code Section
4291(a) and (b). Avoid fireprone plant materials and highly flammable
mulches. Refer to the local Fuel Modification Plan guidelines.
ix.
The use of invasive plant species, such as those listed by the California
Invasive Plant Council, is strongly discouraged.
x.
The architectural guidelines of a common interest development, which
include community apartment projects, condominiums, planned developments,
and stock cooperatives, shall not prohibit or include conditions that
have the effect of prohibiting the use of low-water use plants as
a group.
h.
Verification. The landscape plan shall contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance and applied such criteria for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan," which shall be signed by a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor or any other person authorized to design a landscape plan pursuant to Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641 et seq., 6701, and 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agriculture Code.
5.
Irrigation
Plan. This section applies to landscaped areas requiring permanent
irrigation, not areas that require temporary irrigation solely for
the plant establishment period. For the efficient use of water, an
automated irrigation system shall meet all the requirements listed
in this section and the manufacturers' recommendations. The irrigation
system and its related components shall be planned and designed to
allow for proper installation, management and maintenance.
a.
System Requirements.
i.
Landscape water meters defined as either a dedicated water service
meter or private submeter, shall be installed for all nonresidential
irrigated landscapes of 1,000 square feet but not more than 5,000
square feet (the level at which Water Code Section 535 applies) and
residential irrigated landscapes of 5,000 square feet or greater.
A landscape water meter may be either:
ii.
Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration
or soil moisture sensor data utilizing non-volatile memory shall be
required for irrigation scheduling in all irrigation systems. For
single-family residential properties, controller shall have a minimum
of eight stations or be upgradable to eight stations or more. An exception
for additional stations may be provided for front yard landscapes
that will be maintained by a homeowner's association.
iii.
If the water pressure is below or exceeds the recommended pressure
of the specified irrigation devices, the installation of a pressure
regulating device is required to ensure that the dynamic pressure
at each emission device is within the manufacturer's recommended pressure
range for optimal performance.
(A)
If the static pressure is above or below the required dynamic
pressure of the irrigation system, pressureregulating devices such
as inline pressure regulators, booster pumps or other devices shall
be installed to meet the required dynamic pressure of the irrigation
system.
(B)
Static water pressure, dynamic or operating pressure and flow
reading of the water supply shall be measured at the point of connection.
These pressure and flow measurements shall be conducted at the design
stage. If the measurements are not available at the design stage,
the measurements shall be conducted at installation.
(C)
Sensors (rain, freeze, wind, etc.), either integral or auxiliary,
that suspend or alter irrigation operation during unfavorable weather
conditions shall be required on all irrigation systems, as appropriate
for local climatic conditions. Weather-based controllers without integral
rain sensors or communication systems that account for local rainfall
shall have a separate wired or wireless rain sensor which connects
or communicates with the controller(s). Soil moisture-based controllers
are not required to have a rain sensor input. Irrigation should be
avoided during windy or freezing weather or during rain.
(D)
Manual shut-off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or
butterfly valve) shall be required, as close as possible to the point
of connection of the water supply, to minimize water loss in case
of an emergency (such as a main line break) or routine repair.
(E)
Backflow prevention devices shall be provided as required by
the environmental utilities department to protect the water supply
from contamination by the irrigation system.
(F)
Flow sensors that detect high flow conditions created by system
damage or malfunction are required for all nonresidential landscapes
and residential landscapes of 5,000 square feet or larger.
(G)
Master shut-off valves are required on all projects except landscapes
that make use of technologies that allow for the individual control
of sprinklers that are individually pressurized in a system equipped
with low pressure shut down features.
(H)
The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, low
head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation
water flows onto non-targeted areas, such as adjacent property, non-irrigated
areas, hardscapes, roadways, or structures.
(I)
Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as
soil type and infiltration rate, shall be utilized when designing
irrigation systems.
(J)
The design of the irrigation system shall conform to the hydrozones
delineated on the landscape design plan.
(K)
The irrigation system shall be designed and installed to meet irrigation efficiency criteria as described in subsection (B)(2) regarding the maximum applied water allowance.
(L)
All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set
in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, American
Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers'/International Code
Council's (ASABE/ICC) 802-2014 "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and
Emitter Standard." All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape
must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher
using the protocol defined in ASABE/ICC 802-2014.
(M)
Low volume irrigation shall be used in mulched planting areas
to maximize water infiltration into the root zone.
(N)
Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall have matched
precipitation rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's
recommendations.
(O)
Sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible
distribution uniformity using the manufacturer's recommendations.
(P)
Swing joints or other riser-protection components shall be provided
on all risers subject to damage that are adjacent to hardscapes or
in high traffic areas of turf grass.
(Q)
Check valves or anti-drain valves are required on all sprinkler
heads where low point drainage could occur.
(R)
Landscape areas less than 10 feet in width in any direction
shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or low volume irrigation
technology or other means that produces no runoff or overspray.
(S)
Overhead irrigation shall not be permitted within 24 inches
of any non-permeable surface. Allowable irrigation within the setback
from non-permeable surfaces may include drip, drip line, or other
low volume technology. The setback area may be planted or unplanted.
The surfacing of the setback may be mulch, gravel, or other porous
material. These restrictions may be modified if:
(1)
The landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no
overspray and runoff occurs; or
(2)
The adjacent non-permeable surfaces are designed and constructed
to drain entirely to landscaping; or
(3)
The irrigation designer specifies an alternative design or technology as part of the landscape package, and clearly demonstrates strict adherence to irrigation system design criteria in subsection (B)(5). Prevention of overspray and runoff must be demonstrated and confirmed during the irrigation audit.
(T)
Slopes greater than one foot of vertical elevation change for
every four feet of horizontal length shall not be irrigated with an
irrigation system with an application rate exceeding 0.75 inches per
hour. This restriction may be modified if the landscape designer specifies
an alternative design or technology, as part of the landscape package,
and clearly demonstrates no runoff or erosion will occur. Prevention
of runoff and erosion must be demonstrated and confirmed during the
irrigation audit.
(U)
Irrigation design plans that incorporate use of recycled water
shall comply with the requirements of the city's design standards
for on-site recycled water systems.
b.
Hydrozone.
i.
Each valve shall irrigate a hydrozone with similar site, slope, sun
exposure, soil conditions and plant materials with similar water use.
ii.
Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall be selected based
on their appropriateness for the plant type within that hydrozone.
iii.
Where feasible, trees shall be placed on separate valves from
shrubs, groundcovers, and turf to facilitate the appropriate irrigation
of trees. The mature size and extent of the root zone shall be considered
when designing irrigation for the tree.
iv.
Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use
or moderate and high water use may be allowed if:
v.
Individual hydrozones that mix high and low water use plants shall
not be permitted.
vi.
On the landscape design plan and irrigation design plan, hydrozone
areas shall be designated by number, letter, or other designation.
On the irrigation design plan, designate the areas irrigated by each
valve, and assign a number to each valve. Use this valve number in
the Hydrozone Information Table (see water efficient landscape worksheet).
This table can also assist with the irrigation audit and programming
the controller.
c.
The irrigation plan, at a minimum, shall identify:
i.
Location and size of separate water meters for landscape;
ii.
Location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system,
including controllers, main and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads,
moisture sensing devices, rain switches, quick couplers, pressure
regulators and backflow prevention devices;
iii.
Static water pressure at the point of connection to the public
water supply;
iv.
Flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour)
and design operating pressure (pressure per square inch) for each
station;
d.
The irrigation plan shall contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance and applied such criteria for the efficient use of water in the irrigation plan," which shall be signed by a licensed landscape architect, certified irrigation designer, irrigation consultant, licensed landscape contractor or any other person authorized to design an irrigation system pursuant to Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641 et seq., 6701, and 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agriculture Code.
6.
Grading
and Drainage Plan. For the efficient use of water, grading of a project
site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff and water
waste. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted as part of the
landscape documentation package. The grading and drainage plan prepared
by a civil engineer and submitted for improvement plan review in association
with a development project may also satisfy this requirement.
b.
Stormwater retention or treatment improvements, if applicable.
c.
Verification. The grading and drainage plan shall contain the following
statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the Water Efficient
Landscaping Ordinance and applied such criteria for the efficient
use of water in the grading and drainage plan," which shall be signed
by a licensed professional as required by law.
C.
Approval
Required. Upon approval of the landscape package by the city, and
provided all other applicable city requirements are met, the project
applicant shall:
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
Prior
to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a signed landscape certificate
of completion shall be submitted to the planning division on a form
prescribed by the environmental utilities director or designee that
shall include the following information and documentation:
1.
Date,
project name, project address, applicant name, telephone, and mailing
address;
2.
Property
owner name, telephone, and mailing address;
3.
Certification
by either the signer of the landscape design plan, the signer of the
irrigation design plan, or the licensed landscape contractor that
the landscape project has been installed per the approved landscape
package:
7.
Soil
analysis report, if not initially submitted with the landscape package,
and documentation verifying implementation of soil management report
recommendations.
B.
The
project applicant shall ensure that copies of the approved landscape
certificate of completion are submitted to the city and property owner
or designee.
C.
Following
receipt and review, the city shall either approve or deny the landscape
certificate of completion. If the landscape certificate of completion
is denied, the city shall not be obligated to issue an occupancy permit
and will provide information to the project applicant regarding necessary
corrections, appeal, or other assistance.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
Irrigation
Scheduling. For the efficient use of water, all irrigation schedules
shall be developed, managed and evaluated to utilize the minimum amount
of water required to maintain plant health. Irrigation schedules shall
meet the following criteria:
1.
Irrigation
scheduling shall utilize automatic irrigation systems and evapotranspiration
data.
2.
Overhead
irrigation using potable water shall be scheduled between 8:00 p.m.
and 10:00 a.m. unless it is demonstrated that weather conditions are
unfavorable or would result in detriment to plant health. Operation
of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is permitted
for auditing and system maintenance.
3.
The
irrigation schedule shall factor irrigation run times, emission device,
flow rate, and current reference evapotranspiration, so that applied
water meets the estimated total water use. Total annual applied water
shall be less than or equal to maximum applied water allowance.
5.
Irrigation
schedules shall consider the following:
a.
Irrigation interval (days between irrigation);
b.
Irrigation run times (hours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid
runoff);
c.
Number of cycle starts required for each irrigation event to avoid
runoff;
d.
Amount of applied water scheduled to be applied on a monthly basis;
e.
Application rate setting;
f.
Root depth setting;
g.
Plant type setting;
h.
Soil type;
i.
Slope factor and shade factor setting;
j.
Irrigation uniformity or efficiency setting.
B.
Landscape
and Irrigation Maintenance.
1.
Landscaping
shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular maintenance
schedule shall be submitted with the landscape certificate of completion.
2.
A
regular maintenance schedule shall include, but is not limited to:
routine inspection; auditing; adjustment and repair of the irrigation
system and its components; aerating and de-thatching turf areas; top
dressing with compost; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; weeding
in all landscaped areas and removing any obstruction to emission devices.
3.
Irrigation
equipment shall be repaired or replaced with the originally installed
components or equivalents or with components with greater efficiency.
4.
A
project applicant is encouraged to implement established landscape
industry sustainable best practices for all landscape maintenance
activities.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
All
landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a third party certified
landscape irrigation auditor. Landscape audits shall not be conducted
by the person who designed the landscape or installed the landscape.
B.
In
large projects or projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e.,
production home developments) an auditing rate of one in seven lots
or approximately 15 percent of the project's irrigation valves will
satisfy this requirement.
C.
For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after December 1, 2015, as described in Section 14.18.030.
1.
The
project applicant shall submit an irrigation audit report with the
certificate of completion to the local agency that may include, but
is not limited to: inspection, system tune-up, system test with distribution
uniformity, reporting overspray or run off that causes overland flow,
and preparation of an irrigation schedule, including configuring irrigation
controllers with application rate, soil types, plant factors, slope,
exposure and any other factors necessary for accurate programming;
2.
The
city shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited
to, irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, and irrigation
surveys for compliance with the maximum applied water allowance.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
For the purpose of determining the estimated total water use,
average irrigation efficiency is assumed to be 0.75 for overhead spray
devices and 0.81 for drip system devices.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
In addition to the requirements contained in this chapter, landscape and irrigation plans for sites utilizing recycled water shall be designed consistent with the requirements of Chapter 14.17 (Recycled Water Service), and the city's rules and regulations for use of recycled water.
B.
Irrigation
systems shall be designed and constructed to allow the use of recycled
water where such recycled water is available or may become available
in the future.
C.
Irrigation
systems shall use recycled water, if available, unless a written exemption
has been granted by the city stating that recycled water meeting all
public health codes and standards is not available and will not be
available for the foreseeable future.
D.
Landscaping
using recycled water are considered special landscape areas. The ET
adjustment factor for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) special
landscape areas shall not exceed 1.0.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
Graywater systems promote the efficient use of water and are encouraged to assist in on-site landscape irrigation. All graywater systems shall conform to the California Plumbing Code and any applicable city ordinance standards. Refer to Section 14.18.030 for the applicability of this ordinance to landscape areas less than 2,500 square feet with the estimated total water use met entirely by graywater.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
Stormwater
management best practices incorporated into the landscape shall comply
with the requirements of the city's Stormwater Quality Design Manual.
B.
All
planted landscape areas are required to have friable soil to maximize
water retention and infiltration. Refer to Section 14.18.050(4)(f).
C.
It
is strongly recommended that landscape areas be designed for capture
and infiltration capacity that is sufficient to prevent runoff from
impervious surfaces (i.e., roof and paved areas) from either: (1)
the one-inch, 24-hour rain event; or (2) the 85th percentile, 24-hour
rain event, and/or additional capacity as required by any applicable
local, regional, state or federal regulation.
D.
It
is recommended that stormwater projects incorporate any of the following
elements to improve on-site stormwater and dry weather runoff capture
and use:
1.
Grade
impervious surfaces, such as driveways, during construction to drain
to vegetated areas.
2.
Minimize
the area of impervious surfaces such as paved areas, roof and concrete
driveways.
3.
Incorporate
pervious or porous surfaces (e.g., gravel, permeable pavers or blocks,
pervious or porous concrete) that minimize runoff.
4.
Direct
runoff from paved surfaces and roof areas into planting beds or landscaped
areas to maximize site water capture and reuse.
5.
Incorporate
rain gardens, cisterns, and other rain harvesting or catchment systems.
6.
Incorporate
infiltration beds, swales, basins and drywells to capture storm water
and dry weather runoff and increase percolation into the soil.
7.
Consider
constructed wetlands and ponds that retain water, equalize excess
flow, and filter pollutants.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
The
city shall make available information regarding the design, installation,
management, and maintenance of water efficient landscaping based on
a water budget in permitted renovations or new single-family residential
homes. Said information may be provided in the form of print, electronic,
or similar media deemed practical by the city.
B.
Model
Homes. All model homes that are landscaped shall use signs and written
information to demonstrate the principles of water efficient landscaping
described in this chapter.
1.
Signs
shall be used to identify the model as an example of a water efficient
landscape and featuring elements such as hydrozones, irrigation equipment
and others that contribute to the overall water efficient theme. Signs
shall include information about the site water use as designed per
the local ordinance; specify who designed and installed the water
efficient landscape; and demonstrate low water use approaches to landscaping
such as using native plants, graywater systems, and rainwater catchment
systems.
2.
Information
shall be provided regarding designing, installing, managing, and maintaining
water efficient landscaping.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
Irrigation
Water Use Analysis and Monitoring.
1.
For
all existing landscaping installed prior to December 1, 2015 with
a dedicated or mixed-use water meter that is one acre or more, including
golf courses, green belts, common areas, multifamily housing, schools,
businesses, parks, cemeteries and publicly owned landscaping, the
city shall offer programs that may include, but not be limited to,
irrigation water use analyses, and irrigation surveys to verify that
landscape water use does not exceed the maximum applied water allowance
for existing landscaping. The city may require mandatory irrigation
audits conducted at property owners' expense to demonstrate that existing
landscaping comply with the maximum applied water allowance.
2.
For
all existing landscaping over one acre in size that do not have a
meter, the city shall offer programs that may include irrigation surveys
and irrigation audits that verify proper operation of the irrigation
system and prevent water waste.
B.
Maximum
applied water allowance for existing landscaping shall be calculated
as: MAWA = (0.8)(ETo)(LA)(0.62).
C.
Required
landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape
irrigation auditor.
D.
Effective
Precipitation. The city may consider effective precipitation (not
to exceed 25 percent of annual precipitation) in tracking water use
and may use the following equation to calculate maximum applied water
allowance for landscaping installed before December 1, 2015:
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
A.
It
shall be the duty of the environmental utilities director or designee
to enforce the provisions of this chapter. All departments, officials
and public employees vested with the duty or authority to issue permits
or licenses shall not issue a permit or license for uses, buildings
or purposes in conflict with the provisions of this chapter and any
such permit or license issued in conflict with the provisions of this
chapter shall be null and void. The environmental utilities director
or designee may delegate enforcement responsibilities to other city
employees.
B.
Any
landscaping that is installed, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted,
moved, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or
failure to comply with any of the conditions of a permit or variance
granted under this chapter is declared to be unlawful. The city attorney
may initiate an action or proceeding to enforce the provisions of
this chapter, as appropriate.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
Any property owner, person, firm, or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a term not exceeding six months, or by both. The city attorney, in his or her discretion, may reduce any violation of this chapter to an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than $250.00. Any property owner, person, firm, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, and shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, and shall be punishable as provided herein. Penalties under the administrative enforcement provisions of Chapter 2.52 of this code may be imposed in lieu of, but not in addition to, penalties imposed by the court for any single violation.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
The city shall report on implementation and enforcement of the
WELO by December 31, 2015. Subsequently, reporting for the city will
be done by January 31st of each year. Reports shall be submitted to
the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and address the criteria requested
by DWR.
(Ord. 5659 § 2, 2016)
