sr-112409-7bCity Council Meeting: November 24, 2009
Agenda Item: ~
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Dean Kubani, Director Office of Sustainability and the Environment
Subject: Proposed Amendment to the Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter
8.108(b) regarding the City's Green Building Regulations and Proposed
Adoption of Resolution of Water-Efficient Landscape and Irrigation
Standards to Comply with New State Law and Proposed. Adoption of a
Resolution to Update the Administrative Citation Fine Schedule
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1) Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance amending the City's Green
Building Ordinance Subpart B landscape and irrigation regulations to conform to
new State law.
2) Adopt a Resolution of Water-Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Standards to
conform to new State lavv.
3) Adopt a Resolution to update the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for
violations of the Santa Monica Municipal Code and certain State laws adopted by
the Santa Monica Municipal Code.
Executive Summary
In 2006, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1881, which required the
Department of Water Resources to update the Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance. On September 10, 2009, the updated Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance was codified in Chapter 2.7 (commencing with Section 490) of Division 2 of
the Department of Water Resources Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations. It
becomes effective on January 1, 2010 unless the City adopts its own ordinance. The
proposed Green Building Ordinance (Ordinance) and Water-Efficient Landscape and
Irrigation Standards (Standards) would amend Chapter 8.108 subpart B of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code, which contains landscape and irrigation regulations, to conform
to the new State requirements.
If Council adopts the proposed Ordinance revisions and Standards, they will go into
effect February 1, 2010. The State's ordinance will be in effect from January 1 through
January 31, 2010, for new or modified, public and private landscape projects that are
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2,500 square feet or larger. Those landscape projects must also comply with the
existing Green Building Ordinance requirements. Staff expects very few landscape
projects of this size to be submitted for review and approval during this time.
In addition to the proposed Ordinance and Standards, staff recommends updating the
administrative citation fee for violations of the Ordinance and Standards from $75 to
$250 in order to achieve prompt compliance and to be consistent with the fee for
violation of the Water Conservation Ordinance, which also prohibits irrigation water
waste.
Background
The State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance regulates the types of plants and
irrigation equipment that can be installed in new or modified private and public
landscape projects that are 2,500 square feet. or larger.. The City may adopt the State
Model Landscape Ordinance or adopt a local ordinance that is at least as effective as
the State requirement. The City's existing Green Building Ordinance which was
adopted irr 2008 and includes landscape and irrigation regulations that promote the use
of climate-appropriate plants and water-efficient irrigation systems, is not as effective as
the State's ordinance.
City enforcement officers enforce the compliance of these requirements. Staff has
found the citation process to be an effective method to obtain compliance on violations
of regulations. Staff seeks Council authorization to increase the fine amount for
violations of this Code Section from $75 to $250 as detailed in Attachment A of the
proposed Resolution.
Discussion
The proposed ordinance modifies the City's landscape and irrigation regulations to be at
least as effective as the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The City's
proposed changes to Green Building Ordinance Subpart B requires all modifications
and installation of new irrigation systems, new landscaping, and maintenance of existing
landscaping and irrigation to conform to the Standards (formerly referred to as the
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Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Water-Efficient Irrigation Systems in the
City of Santa Monica published by the Office of Sustainability and the Environment) that
are referenced within the Ordinance. The Standards contain specific requirements for
the design, installation and maintenance of public and private landscaping and
irrigation.
The significant revisions include:
• Mulch is a minimum landscaping requirement for single family properties.
• For single family homes that are installing all new landscaping that is not
associated with new construction or major remodel, high water using plants are
limited to 20% and the landscape must be maintained so that it is free of litter
and debris (this is consistent with the existing requirements for multi-family and
commercial properties).
• All new landscaping must comply with the Standards.
• Hoses must have automated shut off nozzles and a hose bib vacuum breaker for
cross connection prevention.
• Increasing the setback of sprinklers from impermeable hardscape from 18 inches
to 24 inches.
• Prohibiting turFgrass on slopes that are 25% or greater.
• Clarifications for underground pipe depths.
• Irrigation system/device/emitter pressure regulation.
• New construction, substantial and major remodel projects are required to submit
landscape, irrigation, grading, street tree protection plans, and a soil report as
part of their building permit. Testing of the irrigation system prior to final approval
is required.
In order to show-how the City's local Ordinance is at least as effective as the State, the
State is requiring the City to provide Evidence in the Record included in Attachment A of
the proposed Resolution, which includes findings and data showing the proposed
changes in the Ordinance and Standards will save at least as much water as the State's
ordinance
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The revisions to the Ordinance and Standards were developed colloboratively by City
staff from the Office of Sustainability and the Environment, Planning and Community
Development, Public Works, Community Maintenance, and the City Attorney's office
and based on the requirements established by the State and existing City codes.
The City's Administrative Citation program authorizes certain City enforcement officers
to issue administrative citations with specific fines, as an alternative to criminal
prosecution, for violations of Articles 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal
Code,-and certain State laws adopted by the Santa Monica Municipal Code. These
citations are generally issued for Code violations that are considered discreet,
transitory, or subject to relatively quick correction.
As required by Santa Monica Municipal Code section 1.90.040, the fine schedule which
outlines specific fines for specific categories of violations is established by City Council
Resolution. The current fine schedule was established by the Council in 2004 and
updated in 2009. Under the current schedule, fines range from $75 to $1000,
depending on the seriousness of the violation. In order to properly authorize the
updated Fine Schedule, the entire list of fines for every City. Department must be
included in the Fine Schedule. The proposed Fine Schedule has been updated only for
Code violations applicable to the Green Building Ordinance Subpart B located and listed
in Attachment A on page 7of the proposed Resolution.
Alternatives
As an alternative to adopting this ordinance, the City could adopt the State Model
Landscape Ordinance. Property owners would be required to comply with the existing
Green Building Ordinance requirements and lansdcape projects that are 2,500 square
feet or larger would also have to comply with the State Model ordinance requirements.
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It would be difficult for Staff to administer two competing ordinances and would be
confusing to property owners.
In addition, the proposed City Ordinance is applicable to all landscapes and irrigation in
the city. Landscape irrigation accounts for 40-60% of a property's total water use. The
proposed revisions will save water by requiring the most water-efficient irrigation
equipment currently available to be installed when existing equipment is replaced or a
new system is installed; thereby, helping the City achieve its goal to reduce water use
20% by the end of 2010.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
The adoption of the proposed revisions to the Ordinance and Standards will not have
any additional budget impacts. Cost of administration varies depending upon the
number of landscape projects submitted- for plan review and building inspections, as
well as, enforcement efforts. The cost for plan review and inspections are paid by the
project applicant's building permit fees. The FY2009-10 budget for administrative
citation revenue is $95,000. No budget changes are recommended at this time as the
revenue impact of the proposed fine revisions is uncertain.
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Revenue impacts, if any, will be monitored and the revenue budget will be adjusted, if
necessary, in the future.
Prepared by: Kim O'Cain, Water Resources Specialist
Approved: Forw~ed to Council:
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Dean Kubani P a ont Ewell
Director, Office of Sustainability and the i anager
Environment
Attachments:
Ordinance -Green Building Subpart B
Attachment A -Evidence in the Record
Resolution -Water-Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Standards
Attachment A -Water-Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Standards
Resolution -Administrative Citation Fine Update
Attachment A -Administrative Citation Fine Schedule
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Council Meeting 11-24-2009
ORDINANCE NUMBER (CCS)
(City Council Series)
Santa Monica, California
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
UPDATING CHAPTER 8.108 SUBPART B OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO LANDSCAPING, LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AND WATER
CONSERVATION
WHEREAS, in recent years there has been both worldwide and local concerns
raised about escalating water costs and the effects of global warming;
WHEREAS, the State of California, including the City of Santa Monica, suffers
from recurring severe drought conditions and even during non-drought periods water is
a scarce resource throughout Southern California.
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica receives on average less than 15 inches of
precipitation annually and in some years precipitation can be as little as 3 inches; and
WHEREAS, in recent years the City of Santa Monica has relied almost
exclusively on water imported from Northern California or from the Colorado River to
meet its water needs: and
WHEREAS, the imported water supply from Northern California and from the
Colorado River cannot be reliably depended upon by the City of Santa Monica due to
reoccurring drought conditions throughout the western United States, and due to federal
and state regulations limiting such water for urban uses; and
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WHEREAS, conservation of water is critically important if the City of Santa
Monica is to sustain itself, survive drought as well as emergencies and natural
disasters; and
WHEREAS, water shortage conditions within the State of California and within
the City of Santa Monica can arise on short notice as a result of drought, natural
disaster, or other emergency events that critically impact the availability of water. As a
result, the residents and business operators of the City of Santa Monica live under an
almost constant threat of water shortage.
WHEREAS, inefficient irrigation devices and watering practices, particularly
related to maintenance of landscapes, result in the waste of ever scarcer water
resources;
WHEREAS, high water-demanding plant materials represent enormous drains on
the City's already limited water resources;
WHEREAS, the City is committed to reducing inefficient use of water resources
for irrigation so as to maximize the availability of potable water for essential residential
and business uses;
WHEREAS, the standards and requirements set forth in this ordinance are
consistent in principle with the goals, objectives, policies, land uses and programs
specified in the adopted General Plan.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65595 mandates the creation of an
updated state-wide model water efficient landscape ordinance, which would apply to all
municipalities in California, unless a local agency adopted a local water-efficient
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landscape ordinance that is, based on evidence in the record, at least as effective in
conserving water as the updated state-wide model ordinance;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica has a long standing commitment to
leadership in water and other resource conservation;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica is committed to exceeding the standards
set out in the state model water efficient landscape ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 8.108 Subpart B of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Subpart B Landscape and Irrigation Efficiency, and Water Conservation
8.108.070 Purpose.
These regulations are intended to
1. Provide standards for quality and sustainability of (Landscaping and +Irrigation
sSystems related to Urban Runoff, water use efficiency, and landscape health
and diversity in all areas of the cCity.
2. Reduce and conserve the amount of potable and recycled water used for
landscape irrigation within the City.
3. Ensure that water used for landscape irrigation is used efficiently and
effectively.
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4. Reduce Urban Runoff high water-demanding plant materials, inefficient
Irrigation Systems, and inefficient watering practices.
Nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted as requiring wing-o~irrigation
on any lot or premises or as repealing landscaping requirements that exist in other
Sections of this Code. These requirements are consistent with the goals, objectives,
and policies of the Sustainable City Plan and the General Plan.
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8.108.090 Definitions
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For purposes of Subpart B of this Chapter, the following words or phrases shall
be defined as follows:
(a) Hydrozone. A portion of the Landscaped Area having plants that are
grouped according to similar water needs based on microclimate, irrigation type and
plant water requirements among other factors. A Hydrozone may or may not be
irrigated.
jab) Impermeable Hardscape. Any form of pavement or other surface which is
not designed to permit water to pass through it to the soil below.
(bc) Irrigation System. Any system, excluding Water Features, for distribution
of water through a pressurized system within the landscape area, including but not
limited to any system in which any portion is installed below grade or affixed to any
structure.
(d) Landscaped Area. Landscaped area, including Parkways, as defined by
Section 9.04.02.030.430 of this Code.
(ce) Landscaping. Modification of the ground surface with live planting
materials such as trees, shrubs, turf, groundcover or other horticultural materials; as
well as non-living materials such as mulch, synthetic turf, permeable hardscape, or
stone.
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~f Major Remodel. Repair, alteration or rehabilitation of any existing building
whereby the cost associated with such activities exceeds fifty percent of the building's
replacement cost, as defined by Section 8.84.040 of this Code.
(q) Maintenance. The upkeep of anv Landscaped Area. Landscaping or
Irrigation System.
(h) Modifications. Replacement or addition to anv existing Landscaping or
Irrigation System.
(i) Mulch. Any organic material such as leaves, bark, wood chips, 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.
(dj) Parkway. The portion of the public right-of-way
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(k) Permeable Hardscape. Any form of pavement or other surface that allows
the passage of water and air through the material and into the underlying soil, such as
but not limited to driveways walkways patios, streets and alle rms.
(I) Public Right-of-Way. As defined by Section 6.28.020 of this Code.
gym) Substantial Remodel. Alteration of or addition to an existing building as
defined by Section 9.04.18.085.
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(n) Urban Runoff. Water and suspended or dissolved materials deposited on
surfaces and washed by storms or other sources of flowing water, through the flood
control system to the ocean.
(o) Water Feature. A design element in which open water performs an
aesthetic or recreational function. Water features may include ponds, lakes, waterfalls,
fountains and streams, where water is artificially supplied. Constructed wetlands used
for on-site wastewater treatment or stormwater best management practices that are not
irrigated and are used solely for water treatment or stormwater retention are not water
features. Hot tub, spa permanent swimming or wading pool are not considered water
features.
8.108.100 Requirements
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(a) Major Remodel, Substantial Remodel or New Construction proiects,
including projects undertaken by a public agency, must comply with the following
requirements:
(1) Compliance with the adopted Water-Efficient Landscape and
Irrigation Standards.
(2) Submission of plans and reports to the City for review and approval
prior to the installation of Landscaping and/or Irrigation Svstem. The required plans
under this subsection may include: Grading Plan, Urban Runoff Plan, Landscape Plan
with Hydrozone matrix, Irrigation Plan, Street Tree Protection Plan, and any other plans
or reports as deemed necessary by the Manager of the Office of Sustainabilitv and the
Environment, consistent with the purpose and requirements of this Subpart.
Notwithstanding the above, single family properties installing no Landscaping, other
than Mulch and no Irrigation Svstem are exempt from this plan submission
requirement.
(3) No certificate of occupancy or final building permit shall be issued
until the Landscaping and/or Irrigation System has been installed and demonstrated to
operate in full compliance with this Code.
(b) Modifications to any existing Landscaping or Irrigation Svstem or
installation of any new Landscaping or Irrigation System not associated with Maior
Remodel, Substantial Remodel or New Construction proiects, including such activities
undertaken by a public agency must comply with the adopted Water-Efficient
Landscape and Irrigation Standards.
(c) Maintenance of any existing Landscaping or Irrigation System, including
such Maintenance activities undertaken by a public agency, must comply with the
Maintenance Section of the adopted Water-Efficient Landscape and Irrigation
Standards.
(d) Landscaped Areas maintained without an Irrigation System are exempt
from all Irrigation requirements of the adopted Water-Efficient Landscape and Irrigation
Standards.
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8.108.110 Guidelines
The Manager of the Office of Sustainability and the Environment may issue
Guidelines, consistent with this Subpart's purpose, to implement this Subpart and to
implement the adopted Water-Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Standards.
Section 8.108.120 Penalties
(a) Civil Action. Anv person, including the City, may enforce the provisions of
this Subpart by means of a civil action.
(b) Administrative Remedies. Anv person who violates anv provision of this
Subpart shall be subject to administrative fines and administrative penalties pursuant to
Chapter 1.09 and Chapter 1.10 of this Code.
(c) Nonexclusive Remedies and Penalties. The remedies provided in this
Subpart are not exclusive, and nothing in this Subpart shall preclude anv person from
seeking any other remedies, penalties or procedures provided by law.
Section 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices
thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such
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inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary
to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would
have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion
of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of
this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official
newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective 30
days from its adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attachment A: Evidence of the Record for Compliance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
The City of Santa Mohica's adopted Green Building Ordinance (Ordinance) and Water-Efficient Landscape and Irrigation
Standards (Standards) are at least as effective as the State's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. This table
includes specific sections from the City's Ordinance and Standards that reflect the State's requirements or evidence that
the City's Ordinance is at least as effective as the State's.
State Model Water Green Building Water-Efficient Green Building Ordinance Evidence of the Record
Efficient Landscape Ordinance Section Landscape and for Compliance with State Model Water Efficient
Ordinance Section Number Irrigation Standards Landscape Ordinance
Section Number Section Number
§490. Purpose 8.108.070 Yes
§ 490.1 Applicability At least as effective as: All landscaping in Santa
Monica must comply with the Ordinance and
Standards, thus all landscaping and irrigation systems
are subject to water conservation requirements. The
State's Ordinance only applies to landscapes 2,500
square feet or larger if the local agency requires review
or permits for landscaping or irrigation.
§ 491. Definitions 8.108.090 Section 1 Yes
§ 492. Provisions for 8.108.100 Section 2, 3, 4, 5 and Yes
New Construction or 6
Rehabilitated
Landscapes
§ 492.1 Compliance 8.108.100 Section 2 At least as effective: The City is a retail water agency.
with Landscape All plans will be submitted to the appropriate
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Attachment A: Evidence of the Record for Compliance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Documentation
Package departments, including the Water Resources Division,
during the review process. The applicant will not submit
a separate set of plans to the Water Resources
Division.
§492.2 Penalties 8.108.120 Yes
§492.3 Elements of 8.108.100 Section 2 At least as effective as: City requires State required
the Landscape elements, except water budget calculations.
Documentation Water budget not included for these documented
Package reasons:
1. The most efficient irrigation equipment currently
available is required, thereby, requiring more
water-efficient. irrigation than the State, (i.e. the
city requires drip irrigation for all plants 1 gallon
or larger; drip irrigation can't emit more than 2
gallons per hour, precipitation rate can't exceed
0.75 inches per hour in any part of the irrigation
system, runoff and overspray are prohibited).
2. Based on data collected for 5 years on the
irrigation usage of a City operated
demonstration garden that meets the City's
minimum requirements, this garden uses 22;000
gallons less than the State's requirement. On
Attachment A: Evidence of the Record for Compliance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
average the City's demonstration garden used
16,000 gallons per year. Compared to the
State's water budget requirement which would
allow the landscape to use 38,000 gallons per
year. The State's water budget requirement
allows the applicant to use more water thah the
City's irrigation requirements allow.
3. Weather-based irrigation controllers with
sensors are required. These controllers
automatically calculate the water needs for the
landscape, thus providing and implementing a
water budget.
4. The City's retail water department does not
currently have the capability to provide water
budgets for dedicated irrigation meters for
landscapes.
§492.4 Water 8.108.100 Section 2 At least as effective:
Efficient Landscape 1. Water features are limited to a total of 25 square
Worksheet feet of water surface area, thus saving water.
2. Overspray is not permitted.
3. Water budgets for landscapes are not required
Attachment A: Evidence of the Record for Compliance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
based on data collected for 5 years on the
irrigation usage of a City operated
demonstration garden that meets the City's
minimum requirements, this garden uses 22,000
gallons less than the State's requirement. On
average the City's demonstration garden used ',
16,000 gallons per year. Compared to the ~I
State's water budget requirement which would ICI
allow the landscape to use 38,000 gallons per
year'. The State's water budget requirement
allows the applicant to u§e more water than the
City's irrigation requirements allow.
§492.5 Soil 8.108.100 Section 2 Yes
Management Report
§492.6 Landscape 8.108.100 Section 2 At least as effective as: Elements required per State
Design Plan Ordinance except fire prone areas as this not
applicable and water features are limited to 25 square.
feet of water surface area, thus saving water.
§492.7 Irrigation 8.108.100 Section 2 Yes
Design Plan.
§492.8 Grading 8.108.100 Section 2 Yes
Design Plan.
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Attachment A: Evidence of the Record for Compliance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
§492.9 Certificate of 8:108.100 Section 2 At least as effective as: The City's Building and Safety
Completion. Division will perform an open-trench inspection after
the underground pipes and valves have been installed
and a final inspection where the irrigation system will
be inspected and operated for compliance with the
Ordinance, Standards and the approved plans. As-built
plans will be obtained, if necessary. The Certificate of
Occupancy will not be granted until the landscape and
irrigation system are in compliance. This is more
stringent than the State's requirement for an audit to be
performed by a certified irrigation auditor whose audit
results are only documented but does not require the
landscape or irrigation system to comply with the
requirements or approved set of plans.
§492.10 Irrigation Section 3 Yes
Scheduling.
§492.11 Landscape Section 3 Yes
and Irrigation
Maintenance
Schedule.
§492.12 Irrigation Section 3 At least as effective as: The City's Building and Safety
Audit, Irrigation Division will perform an open-trench inspection after
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Attachment A: Evidence of the Record for Compliance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Survey, and the underground pipes and valves have been installed i
Irrigation Water Use and a final inspection where the irrigation system will
Analysis be inspected and operated for compliance with the ',
ordinance and the approved plans. As-built plans will I
be obtained, if necessary. I
§492.13 Irrigation Section 3 and4 Yes
Efficiency li
§492.14 Recycled Section 3 and 4 Yes, if available. I
Water
§492.15 Stormwater Section 2 Yes -SMMC 7.10
Management.
§492.16 Public Yes -SMMC 7.16
Education.
§492.17 Yes
Environmental
Review.
§493. Provisions for 8.108.100 Section 4, 5 and 6 Yes
Existing Landscapes.
§493.1 Irrigation t least as effective as: SMMC 7.16 allows the City to
Audit, Irrigation provide water conservation programs. The city
Survey, and currently provides free landscape workshops for
Irrigation Water Use residents and landscape professionals; provides
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Attachment A: Evidence of the Record for Compliance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Analysis. sustainable landscape grants; provides rebates for
water-efficient irrigation equipment; surveys public
landscaping for potential retrofits; provides funding for.
city public landscape retrofits; provides information on
its website regarding water-efficient landscapes and
irrigation systems.
§493.2 Water Waste Yes -SMMC 7.16.020
Prevention.
§494 Effective Not required
Precipitation.
Our native plant garden at 1718 Pearl Street has 1,998 square feet of landscaping. The installation meets all the
requirements of SMMC 8.108 Subpart B.
If we use the California State Model Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance water budget we would be allotted:
MAWA = (Eto) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)]
=44.2 x .62 [(0.7 x 1998) + (0.3 x 0)]
=27.404 (1398.6 + 0)
=38,327.23 gallons per year
With an Estimated Total Water Use of:
ETWU = (Eto)(0.62) [ (PF x HA / IE) + SLA]
=44.2 x .62 [(.3 x 1998)/.71) + 0]
=27.404 (599.4/.71) + 0]
=23, 135.15 gallons per year
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Attachment A: Evidence of the Record for Compliance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Actual Water Usaae
Feb 2004-Dec 315 2004 = 13440 gallons (including establishment period)
Jan 2005-Dec 31st, 2005 = 5344 gallons
Jan 2006-Dec 31St, 2006 = 5968 gallons
Jan 2007-Dec 31St, 2007 = 38,922 gallons (irrigation system undetected leak)
Jan 2008-Dec 31St, 2008 = 17,856 gallons
Attachment A: Evidence of the Record for Compliance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
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