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Firebaugh City Zoning Code

§ 25-43.11 Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance

Soil Management Report.

In order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy plant growth, a soil management report shall be completed by the project applicant as follows:
a. 
Soil samples shall be submitted to a laboratory for analysis and recommendations.
1. 
Soil sampling shall be conducted in accordance with laboratory protocol, including protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for the intended plants.
2. 
The soil analysis may include soil texture, infiltration rate, pH, total soluble salts, sodium, percent organic matter and recommendations.
b. 
The applicant shall comply with the following:
1. 
If significant mass grading is not planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the local agency as part of the certificate of completion.
2. 
The soils analysis report shall be made available to the professional preparing the landscape design plans and irrigation design plans to make any necessary adjustments to the design plans.