White City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 19

50 LANDSCAPING, SCREENING, WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS

19.50.010 -Purpose Of Provisions

The Metro Township Council has found that:
1. Water is an increasingly scarce resource.
2. Nearly two-thirds of the White City's culinary water resources are used for outdoor use, including watering landscapes.
3. White City desires to promote the design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes that are both attractive and water efficient.
Furthermore, the Council has determined that it is in the public's interest to conserve public water resources and promote water efficient landscaping. The purpose of this section is to protect and enhance the community's environmental, economic, recreational, and aesthetic resources by promoting efficient use of water in the community's landscapes, reduce water waste, and establish a structure for designing, installing, and maintaining water efficient landscapes throughout White City.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.020 Commercial, Industrial, Manufacturing, And Residential Development

Applicability.
1. The provisions of this Subsection shall apply to landscaping for all new and reconstructed landscaping for public agency projects, private commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential projects, developer-installed multi-family projects and developer installed landscaping projects in single-family projects that land use or building permit review by White City or Planning and Development Services. Such review includes site plan review, modified conditional use permit review, and building permits issued for exterior modifications to commercial and multifamily buildings.
2. This Subsection (c) does not apply to homeowner-provided landscaping at single-family projects, nor to registered historical sites.

Documentation to Be Submitted for Plan Approval.

A Landscape Plan Documentation Package shall be submitted to and approved by the Public Utilities Department prior to the issuance of any permit. A copy of the approved Landscape Plan Documentation Package shall be provided to the property owner or site manager and to the local retail water purveyor. The Landscape Plan Documentation Package shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect or a landscape designer. The Irrigation Plan shall be prepared by an irrigation designer or a landscape architect. The Landscape Plan Documentation Package shall consist of the following items:

Project Data Sheet. The Project Data Sheet shall contain the following:
1. Project name and address;
2. Applicants or applicant's agent's name, address, phone number, and fax number;
3. Landscape designer/landscape architect's name, address, phone number, and fax number; and
4. Landscape contractor's name, address, phone number, and fax number.
Planting Plan. A detailed Planting Plan shall be drawn at a scale that clearly identifies the following:
1. Location of all plant materials, a legend with botanical and common names, and size of plant materials;
2. Property lines and street names;
3. Existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences, light poles, utilities, paved areas, and other site improvements;
4. Existing trees and plant materials to be removed or retained; and
5. Designation of landscape zones.
Irrigation Plan. A detailed Irrigation Plan shall be drawn at the same scale as the Planting Plan and shall contain the following information:
1. Layout of the irrigation system and a legend summarizing the type and size of all components of the system, including manufacturer name and model numbers;
2. Static water pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) at the point of connection to the public water supply; and
3. Flow rate in gallons per minute and design operating pressure in psi for each valve and precipitation rate in inches per hour for each valve with sprinklers.
Grading Plan. A Grading Plan shall be drawn at the same scale as the Planting Plan and shall contain the following information:
1. Property lines and street names, existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences, utilities, paved areas, and other site improvements; and
2. Existing and finished contour lines and spot elevations as necessary for the proposed site improvements.
Soils Report. A soils report will be required where irrigated landscaped areas consisting of grass or similar turf exceed thirty-three percent (33%) of the overall landscaped area. The soils report shall describe the depth, composition, and bulk density of the top soil and subsoil at the site and shall include recommendations for soil amendments. The Planting Plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the soils report into the planting specifications.

Landscape Water Allowance. The annual landscape water allowance shall be calculated using the following equation:

Landscape Water Allowance = ET × 1.0 × 0.62 × A
Where landscape water allowance is in gallons per growing season:

ET	=	Reference evapotranspiration in inches per growing season
1.0	=	ET adjustment factor, 100% of turf grass ET (growing season adjustment factor)
0.62	=	Conversion factor
A	=	Total irrigated landscape area in square feet

Irrigation Schedule. A monthly irrigation schedule shall be prepared that covers the initial 90-day plant establishment period and the typical long-term use period. This schedule shall consist of a table with the following information for each valve:
1. Plant type (e.g., turf, trees, low water use plants);
2. Irrigation type (e.g., sprinklers, drip, bubblers);
3. Flow rate in gallons per minute;
4. Precipitation rate in inches per hour (sprinklers only);
5. Run times in minutes per day;
6. Number of water days per week; and
7. Cycle time to avoid runoff.

Landscape Design Standards.
1. Plant Selection.
  1. Plants selected for landscape zones shall consist of plants that are well suited to the microclimate and soil conditions at the project site. Plants with similar water needs shall be grouped together as much as possible in landscape zones.
  2. For projects located at the interface between urban areas and natural open space (non-irrigated), extra drought tolerant plants shall be selected that will blend with the native vegetation and are fire-resistant or fire-retardant. Plants with low fuel volume or high moisture content shall be emphasized. Plants that tend to accumulate excessive amounts of dead wood or debris shall be avoided.
  3. Areas with slopes greater than thirty percent (30) shall be landscaped with deep rooting water conserving plants for erosion control and soil stabilization. Irrigation devices are limited to drip emitters, bubblers, or sprinklers with a maximum precipitation rate not to exceed 0.85 inches per hour.
  4. Parkstrips and other landscaped areas less than eight feet wide shall be landscaped with water conserving plants, lawn shall be prohibited in these areas.
2. Lawn shall not consumer more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the front and side yard landscaped areas in new residential developments.
3. In new commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family development common area landscapes, lawn areas shall not exceed twenty percent 20% of the total landscaped area, outside of active recreation areas.
4. Mulch. After completion of all plantings, all irrigated non-turf areas shall be covered with a minimum layer of four inches of mulch to retain water, inhibit weed growth, and moderate soil temperature. Non-porous material shall not be placed under the mulch.
5. Soil Preparation. Soil preparation shall be suitable to provide healthy growing conditions for the plants and to encourage water infiltration and penetration. Soil preparation shall include scarifying the soil to a minimum depth of six inches and amending the soil with organic material as per specific recommendations of the landscape designer/landscape architect based on the soils report.
Irrigation Design Standards.
1. Landscape Water Meter. A water meter and backflow prevention assembly for landscaping that are in compliance with State Code shall be installed after the water provider meter and outside the water provider maintained meter box on the customer's service line. The size of the meter shall be determined based on irrigation demand.
2. Pressure Regulation. A pressure regulating valve shall be installed and maintained by the consumer if the static service pressure exceeds eighty (80) pounds per square inch (psi). The pressure regulating valve shall be located between the landscape water meter and the first point of water use, or first point of division in the pipe, and shall be set at the manufacturer's recommended pressure for sprinklers.
3. Automatic Controller. All irrigation systems shall include an electric automatic controller with multiple program and multiple repeat cycle capabilities and a flexible calendar program. All controllers shall be equipped with an automatic rain shut-off device.
4. Slopes Exceeding Thirty Percent (30%). On slopes exceeding thirty percent (30%), the irrigation system shall consist of drip emitters, bubblers, or sprinklers with a maximum precipitation rate of 0.85 inches per hour and adjusted sprinkler cycle to eliminate runoff.
5. Valves. Each valve shall irrigate a landscape zone with similar site, slope and soil conditions, and plant materials with similar watering needs. Turf and non-turf areas shall be irrigated on separate valves.
6. Drip Emitters/Bubbler. Drip emitters or a bubbler shall be provided for each tree, where practicable. Bubblers shall not exceed one and one-half gallons per minute per device. Bubblers for trees shall be placed on a separate valve unless specifically exempted by the Public Utilities Department due to the limited number of trees on the project site.
7. Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall have matched precipitation rates with each control valve circuit.
8. Check Valves; Pressure Compensating Valves and Sprinklers. Check valves shall be required where elevation differences will cause low head drainage. Pressure compensating valves and sprinklers shall be required where a significant variation in water pressure will occur within the irrigation system due to elevation differences.
9. Drip Irrigation Lines. Drip irrigation lines shall be placed underground or otherwise permanently covered, except for drip emitters and where approved as a temporary installation. Filters and end flush valves shall be provided, as necessary.
10. Operation Time for Irrigation Zones with Overhead Spray/Stream Sprinklers. Irrigation zones with overhead spray or stream sprinklers shall be designed to operate between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to reduce water loss from wind and evaporation. Drip or bubbler zones are excluded.
11. Program Valves. Program valves for multiple repeat cycles where necessary to reduce runoff, particularly slopes and soils with slow infiltration rates.
Plan Review, Construction Inspection, and Post-Construction Monitoring.
1. As part of the site plan approval and building permit process, a copy of the Landscape Plan Documentation Package shall be submitted to the Municipality for review and approval before construction begins. With the Landscape Plan Documentation Package, a copy of the Landscape Water Allowance Worksheet shall be completed by a landscape designer and submitted to White City.
2. All Landscape Plan Documentation Packages submitted must be certified by a licensed landscape architect or an approved landscape designer. The Irrigation Plan must be prepared by an approved irrigation designer or a landscape architect.
3. All landscape irrigation systems shall be installed by an irrigation contractor. The person representing the contracting firm shall be a full-time employee of the firm and shall be directly involved with the project, including at least weekly site visits during construction.
4. All installers, designers, and auditors shall meet State and local license, insurance, and bonding requirements and be able to show proof of such upon demand.
5. During construction, site inspection of the landscaping may be performed by the Municipality.
6. Following construction and prior to the release of the secondary bond guarantee posted for the project, an inspection shall be scheduled with the Planning and Development Services to verify compliance with the approved Landscape and Irrigation Plans. A Certificate of Substantial Completion, shall be completed by the property owner, contractor, or landscape designer/landscape architect and submitted to the Municipality.
7. Following construction and prior to release of the secondary bond guarantee posted for the project, a water use efficiency review will be conducted by a landscape irrigation auditor. The auditor shall be independent of the contractor, design firm, and owner/developer of the project. The water performance audit will verify that the irrigation system complies with the minimum standards required by this section. The minimum efficiency required for the irrigation system is sixty percent (60%) for distribution efficiency for all fixed spray systems and seventy percent (70%) distribution efficiency for all rotor systems. The auditor shall furnish a certificate to the City, designer, installer, and owner/developer certifying compliance with the minimum distribution requirements, and an irrigation schedule. Compliance with this provision is required before the City will release the bond for the project.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.130 Single-Family Residential Development

Applicability. The provisions of this Subsection (d) apply to landscaping for all new and reconstructed landscaping for single-family residential dwellings. This Subsection (d) does not apply to residential developments with developer installed landscapes, nor to registered historical sites.
Provisions for New or Reconstructed Landscapes.
1. Landscape Education Package. A copy of the Landscape Education Package shall be given to all new single-family homeowners by the Municipality at the time of application for a building permit and all new or modified water account owners. The Landscape Education Package, prepared by the Public Utilities Department, shall consist of the following items:
  1. Principals of water efficient landscape design;
  2. List of water conserving plants;
  3. List of certified landscape designers, certified irrigation system designers and suppliers, and certified landscape irrigation contractors;
  4. Information packet about the various area demonstration gardens; and
  5. Information packet about the City's water rate schedule, billing format for water use, and the economics of installing and maintaining a water efficient landscape.
2. Post Installation. After the landscaping has been installed, the homeowner is encouraged to notify the Public Utilities Department of its completion and request a listing of landscape auditors who can perform a water use efficiency review, also called a water check. The water check will determine the irrigation system efficiency, make recommendations for improvements, and provide the homeowner with an irrigation schedule.
Parkstrips and other landscaped areas less than eight feet wide are encouraged to be landscaped with water conserving plants and not lawn.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.140 Prohibited Water Practices

Waste of Water. Regardless of the age or type of a development (commercial, industrial, office, or residential) water shall be properly used. Waste of water is prohibited.
Restricted Watering Time. Sprinkler irrigation of public and private landscapes is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The provisions of this section shall apply to all landscapes within the municipality with the following exceptions:
1. New lawns that require frequent irrigation for establishment purposes within 90 days of planting;
2. Short cycles required for testing, inspecting, and maintaining irrigation systems.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.150 Real Property To Be Kept Clean

It is unlawful for any person, corporation, partnership or legal entity owning or occupying real property in the municipality to allow weeds to grow higher on such property or on adjacent park strips than is permitted in this section, or to fail to remove from the property or adjacent park strips any cuttings of such weeds or any refuse, unsightly or deleterious objects, after having been given written notice by Planning and Development Services or the Health Department.
Standards for Weed Control. The following standards apply:
1. Height. Weeds may not be permitted to reach a height of more than six inches (6”) at any time and shall be cleared from all real property in the municipality. The cuttings shall be cleared and removed from the premises.
2. Six Inches (6") Fire Hazard. When the Director or designee determines that the weeds on a property pose a serious fire hazard due to their density, dryness, proximity to possible sources of ignition, and the effects of prevailing winds and weather, the weeds shall be deemed to be in violation of this Section, regardless of their height.
3. Noxious Weeds. Noxious weeds shall be controlled and contained according to the recommendations of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
Exceptions. On a property of five (5) acres or more, in lieu of cutting the weeds on the entire property, the owner is permitted to cut a thirty-foot (30’) firebreak of not more than six inches (6”) high around all structures and around the complete perimeter of the property. The cuttings shall be cleared and removed from the premises.
Enforcement. This section shall be enforced according to the provisions of Title 12 of the White City Municipal Code.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.160 Tree Trimming

In addition to the other standards of this Chapter, the property owner is responsible for maintaining all trees and landscaping on the property and adjacent park strips to the following standards.
1. Trees and landscaping which overhang the street pavement shall be trimmed to a minimum height of thirteen and one-half feet (13.5’) above the street pavement.
2. Trees and landscaping which overhang the sidewalk shall be trimmed to a minimum height of eight and one-half feet (8.5’) above the sidewalk.
3. The abutting property owner shall remove any tree, tree stump, shrub or vine in or within twenty feet (20’) of the right-of-way if that tree, tree stump, shrub, or vine is dead, diseased, or determined by the Director or designee to be undesirable for any other reason.
4. If trees or landscaping are determined by the Director or designee to be an imminent threat to public health and safety, the municipality may proceed with an emergency abatement, as outlined in Title 12.
Enforcement. This Section shall be enforced according to the provisions of Title 12 of the White City Municipal Code.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.170 Enforcement, Penalty, For Violations

Violation of This Section. Any consumer who violates any provisions of this Chapter, except sections 19.50.150 and 19.50.160, shall be issued a written notice of violation. The written notice shall be affixed to the property where the violation occurred and mailed to the consumer of record and to any other person known to the City who is responsible for the violation and its corrections. Such notice shall describe the violation and order that it be corrected, cured, or abated immediately or within such specified time as the City determines is reasonable under the circumstances. Failure to receive such notice shall not invalidate further actions by the City. If the order is not complied with, the City may terminate water service to the customer and/or issue a Class C misdemeanor citation.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance

White City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 19

50 LANDSCAPING, SCREENING, WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS

19.50.010 -Purpose Of Provisions

The Metro Township Council has found that:
1. Water is an increasingly scarce resource.
2. Nearly two-thirds of the White City's culinary water resources are used for outdoor use, including watering landscapes.
3. White City desires to promote the design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes that are both attractive and water efficient.
Furthermore, the Council has determined that it is in the public's interest to conserve public water resources and promote water efficient landscaping. The purpose of this section is to protect and enhance the community's environmental, economic, recreational, and aesthetic resources by promoting efficient use of water in the community's landscapes, reduce water waste, and establish a structure for designing, installing, and maintaining water efficient landscapes throughout White City.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.020 Commercial, Industrial, Manufacturing, And Residential Development

Applicability.
1. The provisions of this Subsection shall apply to landscaping for all new and reconstructed landscaping for public agency projects, private commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential projects, developer-installed multi-family projects and developer installed landscaping projects in single-family projects that land use or building permit review by White City or Planning and Development Services. Such review includes site plan review, modified conditional use permit review, and building permits issued for exterior modifications to commercial and multifamily buildings.
2. This Subsection (c) does not apply to homeowner-provided landscaping at single-family projects, nor to registered historical sites.

Documentation to Be Submitted for Plan Approval.

Project Data Sheet. The Project Data Sheet shall contain the following:
1. Project name and address;
2. Applicants or applicant's agent's name, address, phone number, and fax number;
3. Landscape designer/landscape architect's name, address, phone number, and fax number; and
4. Landscape contractor's name, address, phone number, and fax number.
Planting Plan. A detailed Planting Plan shall be drawn at a scale that clearly identifies the following:
1. Location of all plant materials, a legend with botanical and common names, and size of plant materials;
2. Property lines and street names;
3. Existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences, light poles, utilities, paved areas, and other site improvements;
4. Existing trees and plant materials to be removed or retained; and
5. Designation of landscape zones.
Irrigation Plan. A detailed Irrigation Plan shall be drawn at the same scale as the Planting Plan and shall contain the following information:
1. Layout of the irrigation system and a legend summarizing the type and size of all components of the system, including manufacturer name and model numbers;
2. Static water pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) at the point of connection to the public water supply; and
3. Flow rate in gallons per minute and design operating pressure in psi for each valve and precipitation rate in inches per hour for each valve with sprinklers.
Grading Plan. A Grading Plan shall be drawn at the same scale as the Planting Plan and shall contain the following information:
1. Property lines and street names, existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences, utilities, paved areas, and other site improvements; and
2. Existing and finished contour lines and spot elevations as necessary for the proposed site improvements.
Soils Report. A soils report will be required where irrigated landscaped areas consisting of grass or similar turf exceed thirty-three percent (33%) of the overall landscaped area. The soils report shall describe the depth, composition, and bulk density of the top soil and subsoil at the site and shall include recommendations for soil amendments. The Planting Plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the soils report into the planting specifications.

ET	=	Reference evapotranspiration in inches per growing season
1.0	=	ET adjustment factor, 100% of turf grass ET (growing season adjustment factor)
0.62	=	Conversion factor
A	=	Total irrigated landscape area in square feet

Irrigation Schedule. A monthly irrigation schedule shall be prepared that covers the initial 90-day plant establishment period and the typical long-term use period. This schedule shall consist of a table with the following information for each valve:
1. Plant type (e.g., turf, trees, low water use plants);
2. Irrigation type (e.g., sprinklers, drip, bubblers);
3. Flow rate in gallons per minute;
4. Precipitation rate in inches per hour (sprinklers only);
5. Run times in minutes per day;
6. Number of water days per week; and
7. Cycle time to avoid runoff.

Landscape Design Standards.
1. Plant Selection.
  1. Plants selected for landscape zones shall consist of plants that are well suited to the microclimate and soil conditions at the project site. Plants with similar water needs shall be grouped together as much as possible in landscape zones.
  2. For projects located at the interface between urban areas and natural open space (non-irrigated), extra drought tolerant plants shall be selected that will blend with the native vegetation and are fire-resistant or fire-retardant. Plants with low fuel volume or high moisture content shall be emphasized. Plants that tend to accumulate excessive amounts of dead wood or debris shall be avoided.
  3. Areas with slopes greater than thirty percent (30) shall be landscaped with deep rooting water conserving plants for erosion control and soil stabilization. Irrigation devices are limited to drip emitters, bubblers, or sprinklers with a maximum precipitation rate not to exceed 0.85 inches per hour.
  4. Parkstrips and other landscaped areas less than eight feet wide shall be landscaped with water conserving plants, lawn shall be prohibited in these areas.
2. Lawn shall not consumer more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the front and side yard landscaped areas in new residential developments.
3. In new commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family development common area landscapes, lawn areas shall not exceed twenty percent 20% of the total landscaped area, outside of active recreation areas.
4. Mulch. After completion of all plantings, all irrigated non-turf areas shall be covered with a minimum layer of four inches of mulch to retain water, inhibit weed growth, and moderate soil temperature. Non-porous material shall not be placed under the mulch.
5. Soil Preparation. Soil preparation shall be suitable to provide healthy growing conditions for the plants and to encourage water infiltration and penetration. Soil preparation shall include scarifying the soil to a minimum depth of six inches and amending the soil with organic material as per specific recommendations of the landscape designer/landscape architect based on the soils report.
Irrigation Design Standards.
1. Landscape Water Meter. A water meter and backflow prevention assembly for landscaping that are in compliance with State Code shall be installed after the water provider meter and outside the water provider maintained meter box on the customer's service line. The size of the meter shall be determined based on irrigation demand.
2. Pressure Regulation. A pressure regulating valve shall be installed and maintained by the consumer if the static service pressure exceeds eighty (80) pounds per square inch (psi). The pressure regulating valve shall be located between the landscape water meter and the first point of water use, or first point of division in the pipe, and shall be set at the manufacturer's recommended pressure for sprinklers.
3. Automatic Controller. All irrigation systems shall include an electric automatic controller with multiple program and multiple repeat cycle capabilities and a flexible calendar program. All controllers shall be equipped with an automatic rain shut-off device.
4. Slopes Exceeding Thirty Percent (30%). On slopes exceeding thirty percent (30%), the irrigation system shall consist of drip emitters, bubblers, or sprinklers with a maximum precipitation rate of 0.85 inches per hour and adjusted sprinkler cycle to eliminate runoff.
5. Valves. Each valve shall irrigate a landscape zone with similar site, slope and soil conditions, and plant materials with similar watering needs. Turf and non-turf areas shall be irrigated on separate valves.
6. Drip Emitters/Bubbler. Drip emitters or a bubbler shall be provided for each tree, where practicable. Bubblers shall not exceed one and one-half gallons per minute per device. Bubblers for trees shall be placed on a separate valve unless specifically exempted by the Public Utilities Department due to the limited number of trees on the project site.
7. Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall have matched precipitation rates with each control valve circuit.
8. Check Valves; Pressure Compensating Valves and Sprinklers. Check valves shall be required where elevation differences will cause low head drainage. Pressure compensating valves and sprinklers shall be required where a significant variation in water pressure will occur within the irrigation system due to elevation differences.
9. Drip Irrigation Lines. Drip irrigation lines shall be placed underground or otherwise permanently covered, except for drip emitters and where approved as a temporary installation. Filters and end flush valves shall be provided, as necessary.
10. Operation Time for Irrigation Zones with Overhead Spray/Stream Sprinklers. Irrigation zones with overhead spray or stream sprinklers shall be designed to operate between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to reduce water loss from wind and evaporation. Drip or bubbler zones are excluded.
11. Program Valves. Program valves for multiple repeat cycles where necessary to reduce runoff, particularly slopes and soils with slow infiltration rates.
Plan Review, Construction Inspection, and Post-Construction Monitoring.
1. As part of the site plan approval and building permit process, a copy of the Landscape Plan Documentation Package shall be submitted to the Municipality for review and approval before construction begins. With the Landscape Plan Documentation Package, a copy of the Landscape Water Allowance Worksheet shall be completed by a landscape designer and submitted to White City.
2. All Landscape Plan Documentation Packages submitted must be certified by a licensed landscape architect or an approved landscape designer. The Irrigation Plan must be prepared by an approved irrigation designer or a landscape architect.
3. All landscape irrigation systems shall be installed by an irrigation contractor. The person representing the contracting firm shall be a full-time employee of the firm and shall be directly involved with the project, including at least weekly site visits during construction.
4. All installers, designers, and auditors shall meet State and local license, insurance, and bonding requirements and be able to show proof of such upon demand.
5. During construction, site inspection of the landscaping may be performed by the Municipality.
6. Following construction and prior to the release of the secondary bond guarantee posted for the project, an inspection shall be scheduled with the Planning and Development Services to verify compliance with the approved Landscape and Irrigation Plans. A Certificate of Substantial Completion, shall be completed by the property owner, contractor, or landscape designer/landscape architect and submitted to the Municipality.
7. Following construction and prior to release of the secondary bond guarantee posted for the project, a water use efficiency review will be conducted by a landscape irrigation auditor. The auditor shall be independent of the contractor, design firm, and owner/developer of the project. The water performance audit will verify that the irrigation system complies with the minimum standards required by this section. The minimum efficiency required for the irrigation system is sixty percent (60%) for distribution efficiency for all fixed spray systems and seventy percent (70%) distribution efficiency for all rotor systems. The auditor shall furnish a certificate to the City, designer, installer, and owner/developer certifying compliance with the minimum distribution requirements, and an irrigation schedule. Compliance with this provision is required before the City will release the bond for the project.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.130 Single-Family Residential Development

Applicability. The provisions of this Subsection (d) apply to landscaping for all new and reconstructed landscaping for single-family residential dwellings. This Subsection (d) does not apply to residential developments with developer installed landscapes, nor to registered historical sites.
Provisions for New or Reconstructed Landscapes.
1. Landscape Education Package. A copy of the Landscape Education Package shall be given to all new single-family homeowners by the Municipality at the time of application for a building permit and all new or modified water account owners. The Landscape Education Package, prepared by the Public Utilities Department, shall consist of the following items:
  1. Principals of water efficient landscape design;
  2. List of water conserving plants;
  3. List of certified landscape designers, certified irrigation system designers and suppliers, and certified landscape irrigation contractors;
  4. Information packet about the various area demonstration gardens; and
  5. Information packet about the City's water rate schedule, billing format for water use, and the economics of installing and maintaining a water efficient landscape.
2. Post Installation. After the landscaping has been installed, the homeowner is encouraged to notify the Public Utilities Department of its completion and request a listing of landscape auditors who can perform a water use efficiency review, also called a water check. The water check will determine the irrigation system efficiency, make recommendations for improvements, and provide the homeowner with an irrigation schedule.
Parkstrips and other landscaped areas less than eight feet wide are encouraged to be landscaped with water conserving plants and not lawn.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.140 Prohibited Water Practices

Waste of Water. Regardless of the age or type of a development (commercial, industrial, office, or residential) water shall be properly used. Waste of water is prohibited.
Restricted Watering Time. Sprinkler irrigation of public and private landscapes is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The provisions of this section shall apply to all landscapes within the municipality with the following exceptions:
1. New lawns that require frequent irrigation for establishment purposes within 90 days of planting;
2. Short cycles required for testing, inspecting, and maintaining irrigation systems.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.150 Real Property To Be Kept Clean

It is unlawful for any person, corporation, partnership or legal entity owning or occupying real property in the municipality to allow weeds to grow higher on such property or on adjacent park strips than is permitted in this section, or to fail to remove from the property or adjacent park strips any cuttings of such weeds or any refuse, unsightly or deleterious objects, after having been given written notice by Planning and Development Services or the Health Department.
Standards for Weed Control. The following standards apply:
1. Height. Weeds may not be permitted to reach a height of more than six inches (6”) at any time and shall be cleared from all real property in the municipality. The cuttings shall be cleared and removed from the premises.
2. Six Inches (6") Fire Hazard. When the Director or designee determines that the weeds on a property pose a serious fire hazard due to their density, dryness, proximity to possible sources of ignition, and the effects of prevailing winds and weather, the weeds shall be deemed to be in violation of this Section, regardless of their height.
3. Noxious Weeds. Noxious weeds shall be controlled and contained according to the recommendations of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
Exceptions. On a property of five (5) acres or more, in lieu of cutting the weeds on the entire property, the owner is permitted to cut a thirty-foot (30’) firebreak of not more than six inches (6”) high around all structures and around the complete perimeter of the property. The cuttings shall be cleared and removed from the premises.
Enforcement. This section shall be enforced according to the provisions of Title 12 of the White City Municipal Code.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.160 Tree Trimming

In addition to the other standards of this Chapter, the property owner is responsible for maintaining all trees and landscaping on the property and adjacent park strips to the following standards.
1. Trees and landscaping which overhang the street pavement shall be trimmed to a minimum height of thirteen and one-half feet (13.5’) above the street pavement.
2. Trees and landscaping which overhang the sidewalk shall be trimmed to a minimum height of eight and one-half feet (8.5’) above the sidewalk.
3. The abutting property owner shall remove any tree, tree stump, shrub or vine in or within twenty feet (20’) of the right-of-way if that tree, tree stump, shrub, or vine is dead, diseased, or determined by the Director or designee to be undesirable for any other reason.
4. If trees or landscaping are determined by the Director or designee to be an imminent threat to public health and safety, the municipality may proceed with an emergency abatement, as outlined in Title 12.
Enforcement. This Section shall be enforced according to the provisions of Title 12 of the White City Municipal Code.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.170 Enforcement, Penalty, For Violations

Violation of This Section. Any consumer who violates any provisions of this Chapter, except sections 19.50.150 and 19.50.160, shall be issued a written notice of violation. The written notice shall be affixed to the property where the violation occurred and mailed to the consumer of record and to any other person known to the City who is responsible for the violation and its corrections. Such notice shall describe the violation and order that it be corrected, cured, or abated immediately or within such specified time as the City determines is reasonable under the circumstances. Failure to receive such notice shall not invalidate further actions by the City. If the order is not complied with, the City may terminate water service to the customer and/or issue a Class C misdemeanor citation.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance

White City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 19

50 LANDSCAPING, SCREENING, WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS

19.50.010 -Purpose Of Provisions

The Metro Township Council has found that:
1. Water is an increasingly scarce resource.
2. Nearly two-thirds of the White City's culinary water resources are used for outdoor use, including watering landscapes.
3. White City desires to promote the design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes that are both attractive and water efficient.
Furthermore, the Council has determined that it is in the public's interest to conserve public water resources and promote water efficient landscaping. The purpose of this section is to protect and enhance the community's environmental, economic, recreational, and aesthetic resources by promoting efficient use of water in the community's landscapes, reduce water waste, and establish a structure for designing, installing, and maintaining water efficient landscapes throughout White City.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.020 Commercial, Industrial, Manufacturing, And Residential Development

Applicability.
1. The provisions of this Subsection shall apply to landscaping for all new and reconstructed landscaping for public agency projects, private commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential projects, developer-installed multi-family projects and developer installed landscaping projects in single-family projects that land use or building permit review by White City or Planning and Development Services. Such review includes site plan review, modified conditional use permit review, and building permits issued for exterior modifications to commercial and multifamily buildings.
2. This Subsection (c) does not apply to homeowner-provided landscaping at single-family projects, nor to registered historical sites.

Documentation to Be Submitted for Plan Approval.

Project Data Sheet. The Project Data Sheet shall contain the following:
1. Project name and address;
2. Applicants or applicant's agent's name, address, phone number, and fax number;
3. Landscape designer/landscape architect's name, address, phone number, and fax number; and
4. Landscape contractor's name, address, phone number, and fax number.
Planting Plan. A detailed Planting Plan shall be drawn at a scale that clearly identifies the following:
1. Location of all plant materials, a legend with botanical and common names, and size of plant materials;
2. Property lines and street names;
3. Existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences, light poles, utilities, paved areas, and other site improvements;
4. Existing trees and plant materials to be removed or retained; and
5. Designation of landscape zones.
Irrigation Plan. A detailed Irrigation Plan shall be drawn at the same scale as the Planting Plan and shall contain the following information:
1. Layout of the irrigation system and a legend summarizing the type and size of all components of the system, including manufacturer name and model numbers;
2. Static water pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) at the point of connection to the public water supply; and
3. Flow rate in gallons per minute and design operating pressure in psi for each valve and precipitation rate in inches per hour for each valve with sprinklers.
Grading Plan. A Grading Plan shall be drawn at the same scale as the Planting Plan and shall contain the following information:
1. Property lines and street names, existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences, utilities, paved areas, and other site improvements; and
2. Existing and finished contour lines and spot elevations as necessary for the proposed site improvements.
Soils Report. A soils report will be required where irrigated landscaped areas consisting of grass or similar turf exceed thirty-three percent (33%) of the overall landscaped area. The soils report shall describe the depth, composition, and bulk density of the top soil and subsoil at the site and shall include recommendations for soil amendments. The Planting Plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the soils report into the planting specifications.

ET	=	Reference evapotranspiration in inches per growing season
1.0	=	ET adjustment factor, 100% of turf grass ET (growing season adjustment factor)
0.62	=	Conversion factor
A	=	Total irrigated landscape area in square feet

Irrigation Schedule. A monthly irrigation schedule shall be prepared that covers the initial 90-day plant establishment period and the typical long-term use period. This schedule shall consist of a table with the following information for each valve:
1. Plant type (e.g., turf, trees, low water use plants);
2. Irrigation type (e.g., sprinklers, drip, bubblers);
3. Flow rate in gallons per minute;
4. Precipitation rate in inches per hour (sprinklers only);
5. Run times in minutes per day;
6. Number of water days per week; and
7. Cycle time to avoid runoff.

Landscape Design Standards.
1. Plant Selection.
  1. Plants selected for landscape zones shall consist of plants that are well suited to the microclimate and soil conditions at the project site. Plants with similar water needs shall be grouped together as much as possible in landscape zones.
  2. For projects located at the interface between urban areas and natural open space (non-irrigated), extra drought tolerant plants shall be selected that will blend with the native vegetation and are fire-resistant or fire-retardant. Plants with low fuel volume or high moisture content shall be emphasized. Plants that tend to accumulate excessive amounts of dead wood or debris shall be avoided.
  3. Areas with slopes greater than thirty percent (30) shall be landscaped with deep rooting water conserving plants for erosion control and soil stabilization. Irrigation devices are limited to drip emitters, bubblers, or sprinklers with a maximum precipitation rate not to exceed 0.85 inches per hour.
  4. Parkstrips and other landscaped areas less than eight feet wide shall be landscaped with water conserving plants, lawn shall be prohibited in these areas.
2. Lawn shall not consumer more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the front and side yard landscaped areas in new residential developments.
3. In new commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family development common area landscapes, lawn areas shall not exceed twenty percent 20% of the total landscaped area, outside of active recreation areas.
4. Mulch. After completion of all plantings, all irrigated non-turf areas shall be covered with a minimum layer of four inches of mulch to retain water, inhibit weed growth, and moderate soil temperature. Non-porous material shall not be placed under the mulch.
5. Soil Preparation. Soil preparation shall be suitable to provide healthy growing conditions for the plants and to encourage water infiltration and penetration. Soil preparation shall include scarifying the soil to a minimum depth of six inches and amending the soil with organic material as per specific recommendations of the landscape designer/landscape architect based on the soils report.
Irrigation Design Standards.
1. Landscape Water Meter. A water meter and backflow prevention assembly for landscaping that are in compliance with State Code shall be installed after the water provider meter and outside the water provider maintained meter box on the customer's service line. The size of the meter shall be determined based on irrigation demand.
2. Pressure Regulation. A pressure regulating valve shall be installed and maintained by the consumer if the static service pressure exceeds eighty (80) pounds per square inch (psi). The pressure regulating valve shall be located between the landscape water meter and the first point of water use, or first point of division in the pipe, and shall be set at the manufacturer's recommended pressure for sprinklers.
3. Automatic Controller. All irrigation systems shall include an electric automatic controller with multiple program and multiple repeat cycle capabilities and a flexible calendar program. All controllers shall be equipped with an automatic rain shut-off device.
4. Slopes Exceeding Thirty Percent (30%). On slopes exceeding thirty percent (30%), the irrigation system shall consist of drip emitters, bubblers, or sprinklers with a maximum precipitation rate of 0.85 inches per hour and adjusted sprinkler cycle to eliminate runoff.
5. Valves. Each valve shall irrigate a landscape zone with similar site, slope and soil conditions, and plant materials with similar watering needs. Turf and non-turf areas shall be irrigated on separate valves.
6. Drip Emitters/Bubbler. Drip emitters or a bubbler shall be provided for each tree, where practicable. Bubblers shall not exceed one and one-half gallons per minute per device. Bubblers for trees shall be placed on a separate valve unless specifically exempted by the Public Utilities Department due to the limited number of trees on the project site.
7. Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall have matched precipitation rates with each control valve circuit.
8. Check Valves; Pressure Compensating Valves and Sprinklers. Check valves shall be required where elevation differences will cause low head drainage. Pressure compensating valves and sprinklers shall be required where a significant variation in water pressure will occur within the irrigation system due to elevation differences.
9. Drip Irrigation Lines. Drip irrigation lines shall be placed underground or otherwise permanently covered, except for drip emitters and where approved as a temporary installation. Filters and end flush valves shall be provided, as necessary.
10. Operation Time for Irrigation Zones with Overhead Spray/Stream Sprinklers. Irrigation zones with overhead spray or stream sprinklers shall be designed to operate between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to reduce water loss from wind and evaporation. Drip or bubbler zones are excluded.
11. Program Valves. Program valves for multiple repeat cycles where necessary to reduce runoff, particularly slopes and soils with slow infiltration rates.
Plan Review, Construction Inspection, and Post-Construction Monitoring.
1. As part of the site plan approval and building permit process, a copy of the Landscape Plan Documentation Package shall be submitted to the Municipality for review and approval before construction begins. With the Landscape Plan Documentation Package, a copy of the Landscape Water Allowance Worksheet shall be completed by a landscape designer and submitted to White City.
2. All Landscape Plan Documentation Packages submitted must be certified by a licensed landscape architect or an approved landscape designer. The Irrigation Plan must be prepared by an approved irrigation designer or a landscape architect.
3. All landscape irrigation systems shall be installed by an irrigation contractor. The person representing the contracting firm shall be a full-time employee of the firm and shall be directly involved with the project, including at least weekly site visits during construction.
4. All installers, designers, and auditors shall meet State and local license, insurance, and bonding requirements and be able to show proof of such upon demand.
5. During construction, site inspection of the landscaping may be performed by the Municipality.
6. Following construction and prior to the release of the secondary bond guarantee posted for the project, an inspection shall be scheduled with the Planning and Development Services to verify compliance with the approved Landscape and Irrigation Plans. A Certificate of Substantial Completion, shall be completed by the property owner, contractor, or landscape designer/landscape architect and submitted to the Municipality.
7. Following construction and prior to release of the secondary bond guarantee posted for the project, a water use efficiency review will be conducted by a landscape irrigation auditor. The auditor shall be independent of the contractor, design firm, and owner/developer of the project. The water performance audit will verify that the irrigation system complies with the minimum standards required by this section. The minimum efficiency required for the irrigation system is sixty percent (60%) for distribution efficiency for all fixed spray systems and seventy percent (70%) distribution efficiency for all rotor systems. The auditor shall furnish a certificate to the City, designer, installer, and owner/developer certifying compliance with the minimum distribution requirements, and an irrigation schedule. Compliance with this provision is required before the City will release the bond for the project.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.130 Single-Family Residential Development

Applicability. The provisions of this Subsection (d) apply to landscaping for all new and reconstructed landscaping for single-family residential dwellings. This Subsection (d) does not apply to residential developments with developer installed landscapes, nor to registered historical sites.
Provisions for New or Reconstructed Landscapes.
1. Landscape Education Package. A copy of the Landscape Education Package shall be given to all new single-family homeowners by the Municipality at the time of application for a building permit and all new or modified water account owners. The Landscape Education Package, prepared by the Public Utilities Department, shall consist of the following items:
  1. Principals of water efficient landscape design;
  2. List of water conserving plants;
  3. List of certified landscape designers, certified irrigation system designers and suppliers, and certified landscape irrigation contractors;
  4. Information packet about the various area demonstration gardens; and
  5. Information packet about the City's water rate schedule, billing format for water use, and the economics of installing and maintaining a water efficient landscape.
2. Post Installation. After the landscaping has been installed, the homeowner is encouraged to notify the Public Utilities Department of its completion and request a listing of landscape auditors who can perform a water use efficiency review, also called a water check. The water check will determine the irrigation system efficiency, make recommendations for improvements, and provide the homeowner with an irrigation schedule.
Parkstrips and other landscaped areas less than eight feet wide are encouraged to be landscaped with water conserving plants and not lawn.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.140 Prohibited Water Practices

Waste of Water. Regardless of the age or type of a development (commercial, industrial, office, or residential) water shall be properly used. Waste of water is prohibited.
Restricted Watering Time. Sprinkler irrigation of public and private landscapes is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The provisions of this section shall apply to all landscapes within the municipality with the following exceptions:
1. New lawns that require frequent irrigation for establishment purposes within 90 days of planting;
2. Short cycles required for testing, inspecting, and maintaining irrigation systems.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.150 Real Property To Be Kept Clean

It is unlawful for any person, corporation, partnership or legal entity owning or occupying real property in the municipality to allow weeds to grow higher on such property or on adjacent park strips than is permitted in this section, or to fail to remove from the property or adjacent park strips any cuttings of such weeds or any refuse, unsightly or deleterious objects, after having been given written notice by Planning and Development Services or the Health Department.
Standards for Weed Control. The following standards apply:
1. Height. Weeds may not be permitted to reach a height of more than six inches (6”) at any time and shall be cleared from all real property in the municipality. The cuttings shall be cleared and removed from the premises.
2. Six Inches (6") Fire Hazard. When the Director or designee determines that the weeds on a property pose a serious fire hazard due to their density, dryness, proximity to possible sources of ignition, and the effects of prevailing winds and weather, the weeds shall be deemed to be in violation of this Section, regardless of their height.
3. Noxious Weeds. Noxious weeds shall be controlled and contained according to the recommendations of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
Exceptions. On a property of five (5) acres or more, in lieu of cutting the weeds on the entire property, the owner is permitted to cut a thirty-foot (30’) firebreak of not more than six inches (6”) high around all structures and around the complete perimeter of the property. The cuttings shall be cleared and removed from the premises.
Enforcement. This section shall be enforced according to the provisions of Title 12 of the White City Municipal Code.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.160 Tree Trimming

In addition to the other standards of this Chapter, the property owner is responsible for maintaining all trees and landscaping on the property and adjacent park strips to the following standards.
1. Trees and landscaping which overhang the street pavement shall be trimmed to a minimum height of thirteen and one-half feet (13.5’) above the street pavement.
2. Trees and landscaping which overhang the sidewalk shall be trimmed to a minimum height of eight and one-half feet (8.5’) above the sidewalk.
3. The abutting property owner shall remove any tree, tree stump, shrub or vine in or within twenty feet (20’) of the right-of-way if that tree, tree stump, shrub, or vine is dead, diseased, or determined by the Director or designee to be undesirable for any other reason.
4. If trees or landscaping are determined by the Director or designee to be an imminent threat to public health and safety, the municipality may proceed with an emergency abatement, as outlined in Title 12.
Enforcement. This Section shall be enforced according to the provisions of Title 12 of the White City Municipal Code.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.50.170 Enforcement, Penalty, For Violations

Violation of This Section. Any consumer who violates any provisions of this Chapter, except sections 19.50.150 and 19.50.160, shall be issued a written notice of violation. The written notice shall be affixed to the property where the violation occurred and mailed to the consumer of record and to any other person known to the City who is responsible for the violation and its corrections. Such notice shall describe the violation and order that it be corrected, cured, or abated immediately or within such specified time as the City determines is reasonable under the circumstances. Failure to receive such notice shall not invalidate further actions by the City. If the order is not complied with, the City may terminate water service to the customer and/or issue a Class C misdemeanor citation.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023