Lakeport City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
53 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
§ 17.53.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining and managing water efficient landscape, including, but not limited to, green infrastructure, in applicable new construction and rehabilitated projects and to establish provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention for existing landscapes, pursuant to California State Assembly Bill 1881, Government Code Section 65591 et seq., "The Water Conservation in Landscaping Act."
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.020 Applicability.
A.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all of the following landscape projects:
1.
Tier 1 Landscapes. New construction with irrigated landscape areas at least five hundred square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check or design review.
2.
Tier 2 Landscapes. Rehabilitated landscapes with irrigated landscape areas greater than two thousand five hundred square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check or design review.
3.
Existing landscapes shall only be subject to the provisions for existing landscapes provided for in Section 17.53.130, Provisions for existing landscapes over one acre in size; and
B.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.030 Definitions.
means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the landscape.
means an automatic timing device used to remotely control valves that operate an irrigation system. Automatic irrigation controllers schedule irrigation events using either evapotranspiration (weather-based) or soil moisture data.
means a safety device used to prevent pollution or contamination of the water supply due to the reverse flow of water from the irrigation system.
means a person certified to design irrigation systems by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization or other program such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense Irrigation Designer Certification Program and Irrigation Association's Certified Irrigation Designer Program.
means a person certified to perform landscape irrigation audits by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization or other program such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense Landscape Irrigation Certification Program, the Irrigation Association's Certified Landscape Water Conservation Professional Programs and the California Landscape Contractors Association's Certified Water Manager Program.
means a certified irrigation designer, a certified landscape irrigation auditor, a licensed landscape architect, a licensed landscape contractor, a licensed professional engineer, or any other person authorized by the state to design a landscape, an irrigation system, or authorized to complete a water budget.
means the number that converts acre-inches per acre per year to gallons per square foot per year.
means any nonspray 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.
(Eppt) means the portion of total precipitation which becomes available for plant growth.
means the first year after installing the plant in the landscape or the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment. Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of growth.
(ETWU) means the total water used for the landscape as described in Section 17.53.080, Water budget calculations.
(ETAF) means a factor of 0.55 for residential 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. ETAF for a special landscape area shall not exceed 1.0. ETAF for existing nonrehabilitated landscapes shall not exceed 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 areas located beneath a roof or covered by manufactured, nonplant pervious or impervious materials.
means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs. A hydrozone may be irrigated or nonirrigated.
means species of plants not historically found in California that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental or economic resources.
means an in-depth evaluation of the performance of an irrigation system. An irrigation audit includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity or emission uniformity, reporting overspray or runoff that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule.
(IE) 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 minimum average irrigation efficiencies for purposes of this chapter are 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.
mean all 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 impervious hardscapes, other nonirrigated areas designated for nondevelopment (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation), agricultural uses, commercial nurseries and sod farms.
means a person who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in California as further defined by the California Business and Professions Code Section 5615.
means a person licensed by the state of California to construct, maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems.
means the total area comprising the landscape area, as defined in this chapter.
means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve.
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.
means a plant species whose water needs are compatible with local climate and soil conditions. Species classified as "very low water use" and "low water use" by WUCOLS, having a regionally adjusted plant factor of 0 to 0.1 for very low water using plants, and 0.1 through 0.3 shall be considered low water use plants.
(MAWA) means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area as specified in Section 17.53.080, Water budget calculations.
means any surface mining operation with a reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.
means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, compost, or 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 the construction of a new building or structure containing a landscape or other new land improvement, such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.
means a plant species with water needs that are compatible with local climate and soil conditions such that regular supplemental irrigation is not required to sustain the plant after it has become established.
means any weed designated by the weed control regulations in the Weed Control Act and identified on a regional district noxious weed control list. Lists of invasive plants are maintained at the California Invasive Plant Inventory and USDA invasive and noxious weeds database.
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).
means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area.
means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or rehabilitated landscapes.
means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil.
is a factor, when multiplied by ETo, that estimates the amount of water needed by plants.
means the rate of application of water measured in inches per hour.
means the individual or entity submitting a project landscape application required under Section 17.53.060, to request a permit, plan check, design review, or new or expanded water service from the city. A project applicant may be the property owner or his or her designee.
means a component which automatically suspends an irrigation event when it rains.
means areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, and golf courses where turf provides a playing surface.
means a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants.
means any relandscaping project that requires a permit, plan check, design review, or requires a new or expanded water service application.
means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the landscape area.
means a device that measures the amount of water in the soil. The device may also suspend or initiate an irrigation event.
means a soil analysis and grading report, including a date, signature, and license number of the preparing professional, undertaken for the purpose of assisting the applicant in reviewing existing conditions at their project site evaluating opportunities to maximize water savings benefits, consistent with a form prescribed by the city.
(SLA) means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants, areas irrigated with recycled water, water features using recycled water and areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, and golf courses, where turf provides a playing surface.
means a device which delivers water through a nozzle.
means an area served by one valve or by a set of valves that operate simultaneously.
means a ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue are cool-season grasses. Bermuda grass, Kikuyu grass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustine grass, Zoysia grass, and Buffalo grass are warm-season grasses. Turf shall be considered a high water use plant.
means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
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).
means the current version of the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species current edition published by the University of California Cooperative Extension, the Department of Water Resources.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.040 Water conservation in landscaping chapter requirements.
B.
All owners of existing landscapes over one acre in size, even if installed before enactment of this chapter, shall:
C.
All landscaping installed in the city of Lakeport shall additionally comply with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (23 California Code of Regulations, Section 490 et seq.), as may be amended, if applicable. Nothing in this chapter is intended to exempt or excuse compliance with applicable state standards. In the event of a conflict between the requirements of this chapter and the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.050 Compliance with chapter.
A.
The city shall:
1.
Provide the project applicant with the chapter and landscape project application requirements and the procedures for permits, plan checks, or design reviews;
2.
Review the landscape documentation package submitted by the project applicant;
3.
Approve, conditionally approve, or deny the landscape documentation package; and
4.
Issue or approve a permit, plan check or design review that complies with the approved landscape project application.
B.
Prior to construction, the project applicant shall:
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.060 Landscape documentation package.
A.
The landscape documentation package shall include the following elements:
1.
Project information:
a.
Date;
b.
Project applicant;
c.
Assessor parcel number (if available, project address);
d.
Total landscape area (square feet);
e.
Project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner installed);
f.
Water supply type;
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 statement: "I agree to comply with the requirements of the water efficient landscape ordinance and submit a complete landscape documentation package";
3.
Soil management report;
4.
Landscape and irrigation system design plans;
5.
Landscape audit report for tier 2 projects;
6.
Grading design plan.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.070 Outdoor water use efficiency checklist.
The city has developed an outdoor water use efficiency checklist (checklist), based on the criteria described below. For tier 1 projects, either the project applicant or a certified or authorized professional shall complete the checklist and submit it to the city along with the landscape and irrigation design plan. For tier 2 projects, the checklist shall be completed by a certified or authorized professional and submitted to the city along with the landscape and irrigation design plan.
A.
Plant Material.
1.
Each hydrozone shall have plant materials with similar water use that are selected and planted appropriately based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site.
2.
Landscapes shall not use turf or high water using plants unless the project applicant develops a site-specific water budget and the ETWU of the landscape area does not exceed the MAWA.
3.
Turf shall not be planted on slopes greater than fifteen percent and in areas that are less than eight feet wide, unless irrigated with subsurface irrigation or a low volume irrigation system.
4.
At least eighty percent of the plants in nonturf landscape areas shall be low water or no water using plants unless the project applicant develops a site-specific water budget and the ETWU of the landscaped area does not exceed the MAWA.
6.
Fire-prone plant materials and highly flammable mulches should be avoided.
7.
The use of invasive and/or noxious plant species is strongly discouraged.
8.
The architectural guidelines of a common interest development shall not prohibit or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting the use of low water use plants as a group.
B.
Mulch. 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 ground covers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated.
C.
Irrigation System. An 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.
1.
Dedicated landscape water meters and California State-approved backflow devices shall be required for new construction with landscape areas greater than five thousand square feet.
2.
Tier 2 landscapes are required to have automatic irrigation controllers that utilize either evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data for irrigation scheduling.
3.
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.
4.
The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions.
5.
Low volume irrigation is required in mulched areas, in areas with slope greater than fifteen percent, or in narrow or irregularly shaped areas that are less than eight feet in width in any direction.
6.
Overhead irrigation shall not be permitted within twenty-four inches of any nonpermeable surface. Allowable irrigation within the setback from nonpermeable surfaces may include drip, drip line, or other low flow nonspray 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:
a.
The landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or
b.
The adjacent nonpermeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain entirely to the landscaping; or
c.
The irrigation designer specifies an alternative design or technology as part of the landscape design plan and clearly demonstrates that overspray and runoff will be avoided. Prevention of overspray and runoff must be confirmed during the irrigation audit.
7.
Average irrigation efficiency is assumed to be seventy-five percent for overhead spray and eighty-one percent for drip systems, for the purposes of calculating estimated total water use in water budget calculations. Irrigation systems shall be designed, maintained, and managed to meet or exceed these irrigation efficiencies.
8.
Tier 2 landscapes are required to have pressure regulators and master shut-off valves.
9.
Tier 2 landscapes are required to have flow sensors that detect and report high flow conditions due to broken pipes and/or popped sprinkler heads for landscaped areas greater than five thousand square feet.
D.
Hydrozone.
1.
Each valve shall irrigate a hydrozone with similar site, slope, sun exposure, soil conditions, and plant materials with similar water use.
2.
Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall be selected based on what is appropriate for the plant type within that hydrozone.
3.
Where feasible, trees shall be irrigated by separate valves from shrubs, ground covers, and turf.
4.
Individual hydrozones that mix plants with different water uses may be allowed if a water budget is performed, and the plant factor calculation is based on the proportion of the respective plant water uses or the plant factor of the higher water using plant is used.
E.
Water Features. Recirculating water systems will be used for water features.
F.
Soil amendments, such as compost, shall be incorporated according to the soil conditions at the project site and based on what is appropriate for the selected plants.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.080 Water budget calculations.
Project applicant may elect to complete a water budget calculation for the landscape project. A tier 1 water budget may be developed and completed by the project applicant. A tier 2 water budget calculation must be completed by a certified or authorized professional. Water budget calculations, if prepared, shall adhere to the following requirements:
A.
The plant factor used shall be from WUCOLS or from horticultural researchers with academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The plant factor ranges from 0 to 0.1 for very low water using plants, 0.1 to 0.3 for low water use plants, from 0.4 to 0.6 for moderate water use plants, and from 0.7 to 1.0 for high water use plants.
B.
Requests to adjust a plant's WUCOLS listed plant factor, due to site-specific microclimate conditions, will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the building official. Requests to adjust a plant factor shall be prepared by a certified or authorized landscape professional, submitted in writing with the water budget and detailed on the submitted landscape design plan. The certified professional will describe the site conditions, irrigation design, irrigation schedule and other considerations that support the request for the plant factor adjustment. The conditions in the submitted request will be confirmed by an authorized professional during the irrigation audit. Plant factor adjustments not supported by the irrigation audit will revert to their WUCOLS listed plant factor.
C.
The wet surface areas of all noncovered water features shall be included in the high water use hydrozone, and temporarily irrigated areas shall be included in the low water use hydrozone. The covered, wet surface areas of pools and spas equipped with covers shall be included in the medium use hydrozone.
D.
All special landscape areas (SLA) shall be identified and their water use included in the water budget calculations.
E.
The reference evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF) for SLA shall not exceed 1.0. The ETAF for all other landscaped areas shall not exceed 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for nonresidential areas.
F.
Maximum applied water allowance (MAWA) shall be calculated using the equations below:
MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.55xLA) + (0.45xSLA)] for residential areas.
MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.45xLA) + (0.55xSLA)] for nonresidential areas.
Where:
MAWA = Maximum applied water allowance (gallons per year)
ETo = Reference evapotranspiration (inches per year)
0.62 = Conversion factor (to gallons)
0.55 = Reference evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF)
LA = Landscape area including SLA (square feet)
0.45 = Additional water allowance for SLA
0.55 = Additional water allowance for SLA
SLA = Special landscape area (square feet)
G.
The city or project applicant may consider effective precipitation (twenty-five percent of annual precipitation) in tracking water use and may use the following equations to calculate the MAWA:
MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.55xLA) + (0.45xSLA)] for residential areas.
MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.45xLA) + (0.55xSLA)] for nonresidential areas.
H.
Estimated total water use (ETWU) will be calculated using the equation below. The sum of the ETWU calculated for all hydrozones will not exceed the MAWA.
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Where:
ETWU = Estimated total water use per year (gallons)
ETo = Reference evapotranspiration (inches)
PF = Plant factor from WUCOLS (see Section 491)
HA = Hydrozone area [high, medium, and low water use areas] (square feet)
0.75 = Irrigation efficiency (IE) for overhead spray devices
0.81 = Irrigation efficiency (IE) for drip system devices
SLA = Special landscape area (square feet)
0.62 = Conversion factor
IE = Irrigation efficiency (minimum 0.70)
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.090 Landscape and irrigation design plans.
A.
Tier 1 Landscapes. The landscape and irrigation design plan may be prepared by, and bear the signature of, the project applicant, or that of a certified or authorized professional.
B.
Tier 2 Landscapes. The components of the landscape and irrigation design plan shall be prepared as follows:
1.
The landscape design portion shall be prepared by, and bear the signature of, a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor, or that of a certified or authorized professional; and
2.
The irrigation design portion shall be prepared by, and bear the signature of, a licensed landscape architect, certified irrigation designer, licensed landscape contractor, or that of a certified or authorized professional.
C.
The landscape design portion of the landscape and irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall:
1.
Delineate and label each hydrozone;
2.
Identify each hydrozone as low, moderate, high water, or mixed water use;
3.
Identify special landscape areas (i.e., recreational areas; areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants; areas irrigated with recycled water);
4.
Identify type of mulch and application depth;
5.
Identify type and surface area of water features, and any covers;
6.
Identify hardscapes (pervious and impervious); and
7.
Contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the Water Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance and applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape and irrigation design plan."
D.
The irrigation design portion of the landscape and irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall contain:
1.
Location and size of water meter(s);
2.
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;
3.
Static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply;
4.
Flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour), and design operating pressure (pressure per square inch) for each station;
5.
Irrigation schedule;
6.
The following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the Water Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the landscape and irrigation design plan."
E.
Grading. If the landscape project will be graded, then the grading shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff, and water waste. All grading shall be conducted to:
1.
Maintain all irrigation and normal rainfall within property lines and avoid drainage on to impermeable hardscapes;
2.
Avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil;
3.
Avoid soil compaction in landscape areas;
4.
Be consistent with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System and other applicable grading requirements.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.100 Landscape audit report.
A.
Tier 1 Landscapes. Landscape irrigation audits for new or rehabilitated landscapes installed after January 1, 2022, shall be conducted after the landscaping and irrigation systems have been installed. The audit may be conducted by the project applicant or by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
B.
Tier 2 Landscapes. Landscape irrigation audits for new or rehabilitated landscapes installed after January 1, 2022, shall be conducted by a local agency landscape irrigation auditor or a third party certified irrigation auditor after the landscaping and irrigation systems have been installed.
C.
The landscape audit report shall include, but is not limited to:
1.
Inspection to confirm that the landscaping and irrigation systems were installed as specified in the landscape and irrigation design plan, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or runoff that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule.
2.
Certification to confirm that testing was performed for infiltration rate; that soil texture was recorded; that soil color at depths of two inches, six inches, and twelve inches was recorded, and that toxic materials previously existing on-site were noted; and that remedial measures were employed to address each with results submitted to the building official.
3.
Certification to confirm that the approved grading plan was installed as designed, and meets criteria established by the building official.
D.
The landscape audit report shall include the following statement: "The landscape and irrigation system has been installed as specified in the landscape and irrigation design plan and complies with the criteria of the ordinance and the permit," with a date, signature, and license number of the report preparer.
E.
The city shall administer ongoing programs that may include, but not be limited to, post-installation landscape inspection, irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, irrigation surveys and water budget calculations to evaluate compliance with the MAWA.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.110 Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule.
Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency.
A.
A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to:
B.
Repair of all irrigation equipment shall be done with the originally installed components or their equivalents.
C.
A project applicant is encouraged to implement sustainable or environmentally friendly practices for overall landscape maintenance.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.120 Stormwater management.
Stormwater best management practices shall be incorporated into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff and to increase on-site retention and infiltration and shall be consistent with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System and other applicable stormwater management requirements.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.130 Provisions for existing landscapes over one acre in size.
This section shall apply to all existing landscapes that were installed after January 1, 2022, and are over one acre in size.
A.
Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis.
1.
For landscapes that have a water meter, the city shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation water use analyses, irrigation surveys, and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary to reduce landscape water use to a level that does not exceed the MAWA for existing landscapes. The MAWA for existing landscapes shall be calculated as:
MAWA = (0.8)(ETo)(LA)(0.62).
2.
For landscapes that do not have a meter, the city shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation surveys and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary in order to prevent water waste.
3.
All landscape irrigation audits for existing landscapes that are greater than one acre in size shall be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
B.
Water Waste Prevention. Local agencies shall prevent water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation by prohibiting runoff from leaving the target landscape due to low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, nonirrigated areas, walks, roadways, parking lots, or structures.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.140 Penalties.
If the building official determines that the responsible party has not complied with this chapter, then the project shall be determined to be noncompliant, and the responsible party shall be subject to a penalty, as set forth in Section 15.04.040.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
§ 17.53.150 Public education.
The city shall provide information to all applicants regarding the design, installation, management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems.
(Ord. 931 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)