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Home My WebLink About75A - PH - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: DECEMBER 7, 2009 TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE ? As Amended AMENDMENT NO . 2 0 0 9 - 07 TO AMEND THE ? Ordinance on 15f Reading PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 41 PERTAINING ? Ordinance on 2rd Reading ? Implementing Resolution TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING AND ? Set Public Hearing For ADOPT NEW REGULATIONS FOR WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING j l ? CONTINUED TO 1 ` ~ FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-07. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On November 9, 2009, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009- 07 by a vote of 4:0 (Betancourt and Leo abstained) to amend the provisions of Chapter 41 pertaining to Water Efficient Landscaping and adopt new regulations for Water Efficient Landscaping (Exhibit A). The Planning Commission added a recommendation that includes a modification to the definition of "turf" to add synthetic turf. Further, the Planning Commission requested that staff develop guidelines for the selection and installation of synthetic turf and present the guidelines to the Commission for review. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. `f-~ ~ Jay M. Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency VF:rb of\reports\zoa09-7.cc 75A-1 75A-2 REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action ,n,; PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY NOVEMBER 9, 2009 APPROVED TITLE: ? As Recommended PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE ? As Amended AMENDMENT NO. 2009-07 TO AMEND THE ? Set Public Hearing For PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 41 PERTAINING DENIED TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING AND ? Applicant's Request ADOPT NEW REGULATIONS FOR WATER ? Staff Recommendation EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING CONTINUED TO Vince Fregoso/ Prepared by Lucy Linnaus Executive Dir cto Planning Ma ger RECOMMENDED ACTION Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-07. DISCUSSION Request of Applicant The City of Santa Ana is requesting approval to amend various provisions of Chapter 41 of the Municipal Code pertaining to water efficient landscaping. Analysis of the issues In 1992, the State of California enacted the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act (AB 325), requiring the adoption of water efficient landscape ordinances by jurisdictions throughout the state. In response, the City adopted its own Water Efficient Landscape Standards ordinance in October 1993. In 2004, the State passed Assembly Bill 2717 establishing a Landscape Taskforce charged with formulating recommendations to improve irrigation efficiency in new and existing landscapes. The Task Force's final report contained recommendations to achieve greater landscape water use efficiency, which resulted in AB 1881. In 2006, Assembly Bill 1881 was passed, amending the Water Conservation i:~ Landscaping Act. The bill requires two new actions: 1) An update to the original (1992) Water Efficient Landscape Model Ordinance created by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR); and 2) An update by local jurisdictions of their local Landscape Ordinances by January 1, EXHIBIT A 75A-3 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-07 November 9, 2009 Page 2 January 1, 2010 to be "at least as effective as" DWR's updated Model Ordinance. These new State requirements will necessitate amendments to the City's zoning ordinance. In response to the new water efficiency requirements, a stakeholder group was formed under the leadership of the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities (the Division). The i stakeholder group included representatives from the county, cities, local water agencies, Building Industries Association (BIA), Orange County Fire Authority, irrigation consultants, landscape architects, and other green industry professionals. The goal of the group was to develop an Orange County Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (OC Model) that, among other things, would meet the "at least as effective as" requirement. The new requirements include the following changes: 1. Reduces the irrigated area compliance threshold from one acre to 2,500 square feet for developer-installed projects, public agency projects, and private development projects requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check, or design review. 2. Now requires homeowner-provided or homeowner-hired projects exceeding 5,000 square feet of irrigated area to acquire a building or landscape permit, plan check, or design review. 3. Local ordinances must now be "at least as effective as" the State Model and documented "on the record." 4. Jurisdictions must now utilize evapo-transpiration based "Maximum Applied Water Allowance" (MAWA) rates of 0.7 instead of 1.0. The use of the new MAWA rate represents a 30o reduction in water allocation for new landscapes. 5. Water purveyors are now required to offer landscape surveys and/or incentive programs targeting landscape irrigation efficiency for new and existing landscapes. 6. Local ordinances must now address smaller landscaping projects including single-family residential projects. 7. Local jurisdictions must now regulate existing landscapes for water waste. 7 5A-4 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-07 November 9, 2009 Page 3 The Orange County Model is helpful in that it identifies how local agencies will meet targets and creates an ordinance that is "at least as effective" as the State Model. Further, the OC Model separates the "what" from the "how," by creating clear requirements. Modifications to various sections of the existing code, as well an adoption of an updated City Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, are proposed. The City's existing Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance has been proactive in encouraging water conservation. For example, although State law exempted projects less than an acre in size from submitting a landscape plan, the City requirement has been to require landscape plans for projects greater than 15,000 square feet in size. Further, jurisdictions must now utilize evapo-transpiration based "Maximum Applied Water Allowance" (MAWA) rates of 0.7 (formerly 1.0), while the existing City ordinance utilized a rate of 0.8. This results in the need to reduce landscape water use by only 10 percent instead of 30 percent under the new State ordinance. Additionally, while a major component of the OC Model Ordinance includes a self-certification process by a licensed landscape professional to certify that the landscape design and installation is in conformance with the City ordinance and standards, the City has allowed self-certification since 1993. Finally, while the new State ordinance now requires water audits, the current City ordinance has required audits on an as-needed basis. Outlined below in Table 1 are the major changes to the current City ordinance: Table 1 Proposed Changes to Zoning Code Residential zones (R1, R2, R3, Add language to provide automatic townhome) irrigation systems, dry climate landscaping and low gallon sprinklers. Professional zone Add language to require landscape plan, provide automatic irrigations systems, dry climate landscaping and low gallon sprinklers. Commercial (C1, CSM) zones Add language to provide automatic irrigation systems, dry climate landscaping and low gallon sprinklers. Commercial Residential (CR) zone Add language to require landscape plan, provide automatic irrigation systems, dry climate landscaping and low gallon sprinklers. 75A-5 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-07 November 9, 2009 Page 4 Industrial (Ml) zone Delete language pertaining to submittal of plot plan as it duplicates existing language requiring landscape plan. Mobile Homes Add language to require landscape plan, provide automatic irrigation systems, dry climate landscaping and I low gallon sprinklers. Water Efficient Landscape Delete section and replace with new Standards ordinance. The existing City Landscape Ordinance contains several provisions that address the use of water reducing landscaping such as drought tolerant plant materials and other appropriate dry landscape options and is silent on the use of synthetic turf. The proposed ordinance will further reduce the demand for water through the continued use of drought tolerant materials and efficient irrigation systems and will minimize the need to use synthetic turf as a water conservation option. The modifications to the City's Municipal Code and adoption of an updated Water Efficient landscape Ordinance will bring the City's laws into compliance with the recently adopted State ordinance. Further, it will assist in the water conservation efforts currently being implemented throughout the City. As a result, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-07. CEQA Compliance This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15307. This Class 7 exemption is applicable to actions by regulatory agencies for the protection of natural resources such as water. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2009-170 will be filed for this project. Vince Freg so, CP Lu y L'nnaus, AIA Principal la er Senio Planner VF: of\reports\zoa09-~ oc 75A-6 Sections of Chapter 41 to be Amended Sec. 41-240. Landscaping standards in the Rl district. In the RI district, all yards shall be landscaped. Each residential unit shall meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Front yard: (1) One (1)twenty-four-inch box canopy tree. (2) All trees shall be double-staked. (3) Six (6) five-gallon size shrubs and ten (10) one-gallon size herbaceous perennials/shrubs as a foundation planting. (4) Turf or acceptable dry climate ground cover: a. Turf shall be drought tolerant variety and planted as sod or hydroseed. b. Ground cover shall be well-rooted cuttings from flats and planted at appropriate spacing for that particular plant material. (b) Side yard: Corner lots shall require one (1)fifteen-gallon size tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of property abutting a street, plus six (6) five-gallon size shrubs as a foundation planting. Root barriers shall be required on all trees planted along the street oriented yards. (c) Project perimeter walls: (I) Flowering vines shall be secured to a decorative masonry wall or wood fence material. (2) The vines shall be five-gallon size and be planted at twenty-foot intervals. They shall be secured to the walls with eye hooks and wire. (3) Espaliered shrubs, fruit trees, or other ornamental trees may be substituted for the flowering vines. (d) Irrigation system: (1) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. A pop-up sprinkler type irrigation system shall be provided for all yards for each residential unit. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. (2) The use of "xeriphytic" or dry climate type plant materials is encouraged. Irrigation systems may require special fittings to properly water dry climate plantings. (3) All irrigation systems shall be equipped with a controller capable of dual or multiple station programming. (e) Screening: (1) All meters shall be appropriately screened from public view with trellis work and vines or a hedge type shrub or they shall be incorporated into the residential structure. (2) Any enclosed structure for utilities must not encroach into any required setback. (f) Maintenance: All plant material shall be maintained per section 41-609 of this chapter. f~~A~e--~lS-z. ~ ~ 4-=-~ (g) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. Sec. 41-256. Landscape standards for the R-2 district. In the R2 district, all yards shall be landscaped. Each residential unit shall meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Front yard: (1) One (1)twenty-four-inch box canopy tree. 75A-7 (2) All trees shall be double-staked. (3) One (1) tree species for up to five (5) dwelling units and an additional tree species for each increment of five (5) units. (4) Six (6) five-gallon size shrubs and ten (10) one-gallon size herbaceous perennials/shrubs as a foundation planting. (5) Turf or acceptable dry climate ground cover: a. Turf shall be drought tolerant variety and planted as sod or hydroseed. b. Ground cover shall be well-rooted cuttings from flats and planted at appropriate spacing for that particular plant material. (b) Side yard: Corner lots shall require one (1) fifteen-gallon size tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of property abutting a street plus six (6) five-gallon size shrubs as a foundation planting. Root barriers shall be required on all trees planted along the street oriented yards. (c) Rear yard: A buffer shall be provided for privacy from adjoining property. A hedge or vines on a fence are satisfactory screens. (d) Project perimeter walls: (1) Flowering vines shall be secured to a decorative masonry wall or wood fence material. (2) The vines shall be five-gallon size and be planted at twenty-foot intervals. They shall be secured to the walls with eye hooks and wire. (3) Espaliered shrubs, fruit trees, or other ornamental trees may be substituted for the flowering vines. (e) Irrigation system: (1) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. A pop-up sprinkler type irrigation system shall be provided for all yards for each residential unit. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. (2) The use of "xeriphytic" or dry climate type plant materials is encouraged. Irrigation systems may require special fittings to properly water dry climate plantings. (3) All irrigation systems shall be equipped with a controller capable of dual or multiple station programming. (f) Screening: (1) All meters shall be appropriately screened from public view with trellis work and vines or a hedge type shrub or they shall be incorporated into the residential structure. (2) Any enclosed structure for utilities must not encroach into any required setback. (g) Maintenance: All plant material shall be maintained per section 41-609 of this chapter. {mod--Alegi-Ali-1-~3~8~~ 8~~r~le--~~ '"-~z8; ~-T-OT) (h) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. (Standards for R3) Sec.41-272.03. Landscaping. (a) All required ~~setback areas, required open spaces around the perimeter of buildings, and the required parking areas, unless specified in the provisions of this district, µle~~g e-~° ~ deg=~ePme~~ t"~~-a~~-a-sheet shall be completely landscaped, except for vehicular and pedestrian accessways. 75A-8 (b) Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the construction of amultiple-family dwelling development, the developer shall submit to the city, and the planning division shall approve, a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council. (c) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (d) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. (e) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. (f) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hadscape. (g) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. r~ i i '~~4 I~~ (Townhouse Standards) Sec. 41-288. Landscaping. All yards shall be landscaped. Each townhouse shall meet the following minimum landscaping standards: (a) Front yard: (1) One (1)twenty-four-inch box canopy tree. (2) All trees shall be double-staked. (3) Six (6) five-gallon size shrubs and ten (10) one-gallon size herbaceous perennials/shrubs as a foundation planting. (4) Turf or acceptable dry climate ground cover: a. Turf shall be drought tolerant variety and planted as sod or hydroseed. b. Ground cover shall be well-rooted cuttings from flats and planted as appropriate spacing for that particular plant material. (5) Root barriers shall be required on all trees. (b) Side yard: Corner lots shall have one (1) fifteen-gallon size tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of property abutting a street plus six (6) five-gallon size shrubs as a foundation planting. Root barriers shall be required on all trees planted along the street oriented yards. (c) Project perimeter walls: (1) Flowering vines shall be secured to a decorative masonry wall or wood fence material. (2) The vines shall be five-gallon size and be planted at twenty-foot intervals. They shall be secured to the walls with eye hooks and wire. (3) Espaliered shrubs, fruit trees, or other ornamental trees may be substituted for the flowering vines. (d) Irrigation system: (1) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. A pop-up sprinkler type irrigation system shall be provided for all yards. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. 75A-9 (2) The use of "xeriphytic" or dry climate type plant materials is encouraged. Irrigation systems may require special fittings to properly water dry climate plantings. (3) All irrigation systems shall be equipped with a controller capable of dual or multiple station programming. (e) Screening: (1) All meters shall be appropriately screened from public view with trellis work and vines, a hedge type shrub or be incorporated into the residential structure. (2) Any enclosed structure for utilities must not encroach into the required setback. (f) Maintenance: All plant material shall be maintained per section 41-609 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. rn,.,t t~r~ >\re ~ t t t ~ cn n tat ~ (g) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. (Standards for P) Sec. 41-316. Landscaped area. (a) Front. There shall be a landscaped front yard area of not less than fifteen (15) feet. (b) Side. There shall be a landscaped side yard area of not less than five (5) feet. On corner lots, the landscaped side yard shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet. (c) Rear. There shall be a landscaped rear yard area of not less than ten (10) feet if the lot abutting on the rear property line is a parcel used or zoned for residential purposes. There shall be a landscaped rear yard of not less than five (5) feet in all other cases. (d) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. (e) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer shall submit to the city and the planning division shall approve a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council. (f) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (g) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. (h) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (i) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. ~ict~rrrtii~'S. DTi-« ,,,.,,o,.;,,i „t,,,ir >,o ,;,toa r +t,o „ ni i~„a~,.~,..o ~.~,,,-i.,..,-~~ ~~„ae toc~ ~ a~~n tnn. n,.a t.T„ >\TC ncc ~ t ~ -tn gyn. n..a t.r„ >\rc t~~~ ~ ~ to ~ gyn. n,.a Sec. 41-372. Landscaping requirements in the C1 district. 75A-10 (a) A landscaped area not less than fifteen (15) feet wide shall be maintained along any property line to the extent it abuts a street, except at approved driveways. (b) A landscaped area not less than five (5) feet wide shall be maintained along any property line to the extent it serves to separate property zoned or used for residential purposes from any off-street parking area. (c) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. (d) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer shall submit to the city and the planning division shall approve a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council. (e) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (f) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. (g) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (h) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. (Standards for CR) Sec. 41-444. Site development standards. (i) Landscaping. (1) All required setback areas, required open spaces around the perimeter of buildings, and the required parking landscaped areas, unless otherwise specified in the provisions of this district, shall be landscaped and maintained according to approved plans. v°^~~~~°a '°^a°^°~~°~' • , +~=~~rin~~ „i, +~,e~i~e--e~p'~~t.~,.~ ~~,.,ii i.° ,;a°a ~ ~ ° ism .,°,.v;,,n ~E ~-t~e~ee~ ~°„i. ~,°a ~~,°~i i,° i°.,~+ ~ «t_f~r-Required setback areas abutting properties zoned for exclusively residential purposes shall be planted with gees-o-f=t~~.m~rz-~-~-~elest~e~s-~P°~one (1) tree to be provided for each fifteen (15) linear feet of abutment. (2) Landscaping shall consist of lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant materials, and may include the following decorative elements where an integral part of a landscape scheme is comprised primarily of plant materials: (i) Fountains, ponds, sculptures and planters. (ii) Screen-type masonry walls forty-two (42) inches in height. (iii) Wrought iron or other types of open work metal fences, exclusive of chain link, provided that the component solid portions of a fence do not constitute more than twenty (20) per cent of the total surface area of its face. Such fences shall have a maximum of six (6) feet. (4) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. 75A-11 (5) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer shall submit to the city and the planning division shall approve a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council. (6) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (7) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. (8) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (9) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. (Standards for Ml) Sec. 41-477. Landscaping. Front yard: (a) One (1)twenty-four-inch box canopy tree shall be provided for each twenty-five (25) linear feet of front yard (exclusive of driveways). Such trees may be placed in clusters. (b) Six (6) five-gallon size shrubs shall be provided per twenty-five (25) linear feet of front yard (exclusive of driveways). As an alternative, the use of three (3) five-gallon size shrubs and ten (10) one-gallon shrubs is acceptable provided the plant material adds color and variety to the design. (c) The front yard shall be planted in turf or acceptable dry climate ground cover. A ground cover is required in shrub areas and as accents in small pockets. Redwood header boards or similar barriers shall be placed between turf and other plant materials. (d) Berms in the front yard having more than a 4:1 slope shall be planted in ground cover. Turf is not acceptable. (e) When parkway trees are required by the city, they shall be integrated with the onsite landscape plan to ensure proper spacing and species selection. (f) A minimum five-foot wide landscape strip shall be planted and maintained where the off- street parking area abuts any public street, except at approved driveways. Parking area: (g) In parking areas available to parking by the general public, a landscape planter shall be provided for every ten (10) parking spaces. Each planter shall have minimum dimensions of six (6) feet in width and eighteen (18) feet in length including concrete curbing. Each planter shall be bordered on two (2) sides minimum by parking area. The planter strips shall run parallel to the parking spaces and be consistently spaced throughout the parking area. Each planter shall require one (1)fifteen-gallon size tree, five (5) five-gallon shrubs plus ground cover. (h) In lots that are solely used by employees of the company, a landscape planter shall be provided for every five (5) consecutive parking spaces. Each planter shall have minimal dimension of four (4) feet by four (4) feet, including concrete curb. Each planter shall require one (1)fifteen-gallon size tree and a suitable ground cover or low growing shrubs. These planters may be located between parking spaces so as to maximize the amount of available space for 75A-12 parking. Planters may also be consistent with general parking landscape requirements. Each parking area shall be enclosed by perimeter planters abutting the lot or parking spaces, except for the driveways. (i) The choice of plant material shall be trees and/or shrubs, with a ground cover in keeping with the size and limitations of the area. Ground covers alone are not acceptable. A minimum of one (1) fifteen-gallon tree shall be provided for each ten (10) parking spaces, or portion thereof. (j) Parking areas shall be designed so that parked vehicles shall not encroach into landscape areas. Buffer: (k) A landscaped planter of a width not less than ten (10) feet is required along any interior lot line to the extent such lot line abuts any property which is neither zoned for industrial uses, nor indicated on the general plan of the city as planned for industrial purposes. General: !11 A ..l~,t r.l i~. ~g_~~oy~~ar~ rif__ .+11 1.~.. rl ~.yµ~i~ _~~u~ uiau ~F~ti' ~f rl' Tl.o .lo.,:~:..,.. ~,FrL,o ..1,,.,..;.,.. ~7;..;~:..,, ,Y, , l.o ~ v~l_ocLr„ *L.o ,..1.,,.«.:~~3}~1~SSi~6}~ (ml) A plant list shall be shown on the required plot plan to obtain a building permit for the building for which the parking area is provided. The list shall include the botanical and common names of the plant to be used, the sizes to be planted, and the quantity of each. The plants shall be listed alphabetically and assigned key numbers to be used in locating the plants on the plan. (nm) All required yards shall be landscaped and maintained at all times. (en) Redwood chips, decorative stone and other inorganic materials are not acceptable substitutes for ground cover or turf. (po) All trees in parking areas shall be placed in root barriers. (qp) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (rq) The landscaping shall be contained in planting areas that are enclosed by minimum six-inch high concrete curbs. (sr) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. (ts) Compliance with all provisions of this section shall be required except for minor modifications approved by the planning division. (mot) All appurtenances, such as transformers, backllow preventers, trash enclosures, signage, meters, and lights, shall be shown on landscape plans and screened with plant materials. ~r„ao 1oc~ ~ ~~~n ~Q~. n,.a 1.r„ T.TC ncc ~ 1 ~ ~n gyn. n,.,~ hr~ 1\TC 12n1 ~ ~ n c n,-,1 T~T,~ T~TC '17'7G R 1 ~ 1 7 1 4 ~G\ , (Standards for CSM) Sec. 41-528. Landscaping requirements. (a) When no building is present on the site, a minimum five (5) foot landscaped area along the front property line shall be required for any proposed development. 75A-13 (b) A landscaped area not less than five (5) feet wide shall be maintained along any property line to the extent it serves to separate property zoned or used for residential purposes from any off-street parking area. (c) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. (d) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer shall submit to the city and the planning division shall approve a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council. (e) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (f) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. (g) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (h) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. (~9~-~~Tfi ~4~n ~ ~ n ~ nm (Standards for Mobile homes) Sec. Landscaping. (a) A landscape plan shall be submitted to the planning department for approval. Said landscaping plan shall consist of the size, type and location of all trees, shrubs, and ground cover areas in the mobile home park site and shall include one tree per mobile home site and shall conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council.. (b) A system of irrigation or sprinkling of landscaping shall be indicated on the plan. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained. (c) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. (d) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (e) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. (f) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (g) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. 75A-14 ARTICLE XVI. WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS See:-#?;~ es T7.2~~~'j~VflY't1T"UI'CIGYt~~CV'-LiTCC~CCCl~~~"er-fi2~. 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L.° „~.~~.a 7/ 7 flo,,;.,o +L,.,+ .,+.-,.1~ +L,o f'I..,,..,~,,,~+or ; ~ r~to,~,~- ~k~rte-~c~*~etie~s-c-e~tEe~~~t~~e~~s-gene-page-c-l~eEl~l~.n .~^t~~ > > Sec. 41-1500. Purpose (a) The State Legislature has found that: (1) the waters of the State are of limited supply and are subject to ever increasing demands; (2) the continuation of California's economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future uses; (3) it is the policy of the State to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent the waste of this valuable resource; (4) landscapes are essential to the quality of life in California by providing areas for active and passive recreation and as an enhancement to the environment by cleaning air and water, preventing erosion, offering fire protection, and replacing ecosystems lost to development; (5) landscape design, installation, maintenance, and management can and should be water efficient; and (6) Article X, Section 2 of the California Constitution specifies that the right to use water is limited to the amount reasonably required for the beneficial use to be served, and the right does not and shall not extend to waste or unreasonable method of use of water. Sec. 41-1501. Applicability (a) Beginning January 1, 2010, all planting, irrigation, and landscape-related improvements required by this Article shall apply to the following landscape projects: (1) new landscape installations or landscape rehabilitation projects by public agencies or private non-residential developers, except for cemeteries, with a landscaped area, including pools or other water features but excluding 75A-22 hardscape, equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet, and which are otherwise subject to a discretionary approval of a landscape plan, or which otherwise require a ministerial permit for a landscape or water feature; (2) new landscape installations or landscape rehabilitation projects by developers or property managers of single-family and multi-family residential projects or complexes with a landscaped area, including pools or other water features but excluding hardscape, equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet, and which are otherwise subject to a discretionary approval of a landscape plan, or which otherwise require a ministerial permit for a landscape or water feature; (3) new landscape installation projects by individual homeowners on single- family or multi-family residential lots with a total project landscaped area, including pools or other water features but excluding hardscape, equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet, and which are otherwise subject to a discretionary approval of a landscape plan, or which otherwise require a ministerial permit for a landscape or water feature; (4) A landscape rehabilitation project is subject to the requirements of this Article where (i) the modified landscaped area is greater than 2,500 square feet and represents at least 50% of the total landscaped area; and (ii) the modifications are planned to occur within one year. The requirements of the Standards may be partially or wholly waived, at the discretion of the city, for landscape rehabilitation projects that are limited to replacement plantings with equal or lower water needs and where the irrigation system is found to be designed, operable and programmed consistent with minimizing water waste in accordance with local water purveyor regulations (b) This Article does not apply to: (1) registered local, state, or federal historical sites or other sites exempted by applicable federal or state law; (2) ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; (3) mined-land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; or (4) plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public. Sec. 41-1502. Implementation Procedures (a) Prior to installation, a Landscape Documentation Package shall be submitted to the City for review and approval of all landscape projects subject to the 75A-23 provisions of this Article. Any Landscape Documentation Package submitted to the City shall comply with the provisions of the Standards. (b) The Landscape Documentation Package shall include a certification by a professional appropriately licensed in the State of California stating that the landscape design and water use calculations have been prepared by or under the supervision of the licensed professional and are certified to be in compliance with the provisions of this Article and the Standards. (1) Landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the City for review and approval with appropriate water use calculations. (2) Water use calculations shall be consistent with calculations contained in the Standards and shall be provided to the City under procedures determined by the City. (3) Verification of compliance of the landscape installation with the approved plans shall be obtained through a Certification of Completion in conjunction with a Certificate Occupancy, Permit Final or Notice of Completion process, as provided in the Standards. Sec. 41-1503. Landscape Water Use Standards (a) For applicable landscape installation or rehabilitation projects subject to Section 41-1501(a) of this Code, the Estimated Applied Water Use allowed for the landscaped area shall not exceed the MAWA calculated using an ET adjustment factor of 0.7, except for special landscaped areas where the MAWA is calculated using an ET adjustment factor of 1.0; or the design of the landscaped area shall otherwise be shown to be equivalently water-efficient in a manner acceptable to the City; as provided in the Standards. (b) Irrigation of all landscaped areas shall be conducted in a manner conforming to the rules and requirements, and shall be subject to penalties and incentives for water conservation and water waste prevention as determined and implemented by the City. Sec. 41-1504. Definitions The following definitions are applicable to this article: "Applied water" means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the landscape. "Budget-based tiered-rate structure" means tiered or block rates for irrigation accounts charged by the retail water agency in which the block definition for each customer is derived from lot size or irrigated area and the evapotranspiration requirements of landscaping. "Ecological restoration project" means a project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem. 75A-24 "Estimated Applied Water Use" means the average annual total amount of water estimated to be necessary to keep plants in a healthy state, calculated as provided in the Standards. It is based on the reference evapotranspiration rate, the size of the landscape area, plant water use factors, and the relative irrigation efficiency of the irrigation system. "ET adjustment factor" or "ETAF is equal to the plant factor divided by the irrigation efficiency factor for a landscape project, as described in the Standards. The ETAF is calculated in the context of local reference evapotranspiration, using site-specific plant factors and irrigation efficiency factors that influence the amount of water that needs to be applied to the specific landscaped area. A combined plant mix with asite-wide average plant factor of 0.5 (indicating a moderate water need) and average irrigation efficiency of 0.71 produces an ET adjustment factor of (0.7) _ (0.5/0.71), which is the standard of water use efficiency generally required by this Article and the Standards, except that the ETAF for a special landscape area shall not exceed 1.0. "Standards " refers to the Standards for Implementation of this Article, as adopted by the City, which describes procedures, calculations, and requirements for landscape projects subject to this Article. "Hardscapes" means any durable material or feature (pervious and non pervious) installed in or around a landscaped area, such as pavements or walls. Pools and other water features are considered part of the landscaped area and not considered hardscapes for purposes of this Article. "Homeowner installed landscape "means any landscaping either installed by a private individual for a single family residence or installed by a licensed contractor hired by a homeowner. A homeowner, for purposes of this Article, is a person who occupies the dwelling he or she owns. This definition excludes speculative homes, which are not owner-occupied dwellings and which are subject under this Article to the requirements applicable to developer-installed residential landscape projects. "Irrigation efficiency" 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 efficiency for purposes of this Article is 0.71.. Greater irrigation efficiency can be expected from well designed and maintained systems. "Landscaped area" means all the planting areas, turf areas, and water features in a landscape design plan subject to the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Applied Water Use calculations. The landscaped area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non- pervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation). "Landscape contractor" means a person licensed by the State of California to construct, maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems. 75A-25 "Landscape Documentation Package" means the documents required to be provided to the City for review and approval of landscape design projects, as described in the Standards. "Landscape project" means total area of landscape in a project, as provided in the definition of "landscaped area," meeting the requirements under Section 41-1501 of this Code. "Local water purveyor" means any entity, including a public agency, city, county or private water company that provides retail water service within the City of Santa Ana. "Maximum Applied Water Allowance" or "MAWA" means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area as specified in Section 2.2 of the Standards. It is based upon the area's reference evapotranspiration, the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscaped area. The Estimated Applied Water Use shall not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. "Mined-land reclamation projects" means any surface mining operation with a reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. "New construction" means, for the purposes of this Article, a new building with a landscape or other new landscape such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building. "Non pervious" means any surface or natural material that does not allow for the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil. "Pervious" means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil. "Permit" means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or rehabilitated landscape. "Plant factor" or "plant water use factor" is a factor, when multiplied by ETo, that estimates the amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of this Article, the plant factor range for low water use plants is 0 to 0.3; the plant factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6; and the plant factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this Article are derived from the Department of Water Resources 2000 publication "Water Use Classification of Landscape Species." "Recycled water" or "reclaimed water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not intended for human consumption. "Reference evapotranspiration" or "ETo" means a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is given expressed in inches per day, month, or year as represented in Appendix A of the Standards, and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four-to seven-inch tall, cool-season grass that is well watered. Reference evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the Maximum Applied Water Allowances. 75A-26 "Rehabilitated landscape" means any re-landscaping project that meets the applicability criteria of Section l.l(a), where the modified landscape area is greater than 2,500 square feet, is 50% of the total landscape area, and the modifications are planned to occur within one year. "Smart automatic irrigation controller" means an automatic timing device used to remotely control valves that operate an irrigation system and which schedules irrigation events using either evapotranspiration (weather-based) or soil moisture data. "Special landscape area" means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, areas irrigated with recycled water, water features using recycled water, and areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, golf courses, and where turf provides a playing surface. "Turf' means a ground cover surface of mowed, infrequently mowed, or no mow 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, Buffalo grass, Mexican Feather grass, Muhly grass, and Sedge grass are warm-season grasses. "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in an irrigation system. "Water feature" means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas, and swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area of water features is included in the high water use hydrozone of the landscaped area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment, habitat protection or storm water best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or storm water retention are not water features and, therefore, are not subject to the water budget calculation. 75A-27 ~ ~ ~ =~~1 . T r~ ~ -r~~~~ - ~ _ , ~ , ~i~ i i1~ ~ ~ I;~I ~ i ~ ~ ~1~I ~ ~I: ~~1 j r ` t ~i ~ i ~ I ' , ° '?'~`a E ~ r. ~ i . STANDARDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE 75A-28 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page No. 1. Purpose ...................................................................................................................1 1.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................1 2. Submittal Requirements for New Landscape Installations or Landscape Rehabilitation Projects 2 2.1 Elements of the Landscape Documentation Package 2 2.2 Water Efficient Landscape Calculations and Alternatives 4 2.3 Soil Management Report 5 2.4 Landscape Design Plan 6 2.5 Irrigation Design Plan 10 2.6 Grading Design Plan 14 2.7 Certification of Completion ......................................................15 2.8 Post-Installation Irrigation Scheduling 15 2.9 Post-Installation Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance 16 2.10 Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis...16 3. Provisions for Existing Landscapes 16 3.1 Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis...17 Appendix A -Example Certification of Design A-1 Appendix B -Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet B-1 Appendix C -Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table C-1 Appendix D -Example Installation Certificate of Completion D-1 Appendix E -Definitions ........................................................................E-1 i 75A-29 1. Purpose 1.1 Purpose (A) The primary purpose of these standards is to provide procedural and design guidance for project applicants proposing landscape installation or rehabilitation projects that are subject to the requirements of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. This document is also intended for use and reference by City staff in reviewing and approving designs and verifying compliance with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The general purpose of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance is to promote the design, installation, and maintenance of landscaping in a manner that conserves regional water resources by ensuring that landscaping projects are not unduly water-needy and that irrigation systems are appropriately implemented to minimize water waste. (B) Other regulations affecting landscape design and maintenance practices are potentially applicable and should be consulted for additional requirements. These regulations include but may not be limited to: (1) State of California Assembly Bill 1881; (2) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System; (3) Water Conservation and Drought Response Regulations of the City of Santa Ana; 4 O Regulations of the City of Santa Ana governing use of Recycled Water; (5) City of Santa Ana Zoning Code; (6) California Building Code; (7) Specific Plans, Master Plans, General Plan, or similar land use and ' planning documents; and (8) Conditions of approval for a specific project 2. Submittal Requirements for New Landscape Installations or Landscape Rehabilitation Projects (A) Discretionary approval is typically required for landscape projects that are subject to site plan reviews, or where a variance from a local building code is requested, or other procedural processes apply such that standard or special conditions of approval may be required by the City. Discretionary projects with conditions of approval may be approved administratively by city staff, or acted on formally by the Planning Commission, City Council, or other jurisdictional authority. A typical standard condition of approval reads: 1 75A-30 "Landscaping for the project shall be designed to comply with the City 's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and with the Guidelines for Implementation of the Water Eff cient Landscape Ordinance. " Landscape or water features that typically require a ministerial permit (i.e., a building, plumbing, electrical, or other similar permit), thereby triggering compliance with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance requirements independently of the need for discretionary approval include, but are not limited to, swimming pools, fountains or ponds, retaining walls, and overhead trellises. 2.1 Elements of the Landscape Documentation Package (A) A Landscape Documentation Package is required to be submitted by the project applicant for review and approval prior to the issuance of ministerial permits for landscape or water features by the City, and prior to start of construction. Unless otherwise directed by the City, the Landscape Documentation Package shall include the following elements either on plan sheets or supplemental pages as directed by the City: (1) Project Information, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) date; (b) project name; (c) project address, parcel, and/or lot number(s); (d) total landscaped area (square feet) and rehabilitated landscaped area (if applicable); (e) project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner-installed); (f) water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, or well) and identification of the local retail water purveyor if the project applicant is not served by a private well; (g) checklist or index of all documents in the Landscape Documentation Package; (h) project contacts, including contact information for the project applicant and property owner; (i) a Certification of Design in accordance with Exhibit A of these standards that includes a landscape professionals professional stamp, as applicable, signature, contact information (including email and telephone number), license number, and date, certifying the statement that "The design of this project complies with the 2 75A-31 requirements of the City's Water Eff dent Landscape Ordinance" and shall bear the signature of the landscape professional as required by law; and (j) any other information the City deems relevant for determining whether the landscape project complies with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and these standards. (2) Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) and Estimated Applied Water Use (EAWU) expressed as annual totals including, but not limited to, the following: (a) a Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet (optional at discretion of the City) for the landscape project; (b) hydrozone information table (optional at the discretion of the City) for the landscape project; and (c) water budget calculations (optional at the discretion of the City) for the landscape project. (3) A soil management report or specifications, or specification provision requiring soil testing and amendment recommendations and implementation to be accomplished during construction of the landscape project. (4) A landscape design plan for the landscape project. (5) An irrigation design plan for the landscape project. (6) A grading design plan, unless grading information is included in the landscape design plan for the landscape project or unless the landscape project is limited to replacement planting and/or irrigation to rehabilitate an existing landscaped area. 2.2 Water Efficient Landscape Calculations and Alternatives (A) The project applicant shall provide the calculated Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) and Estimated Applied Water Use (EAWU) for the landscaped area as part of the Landscape Documentation Package submittal to the City. The MAWA and EAWU shall be calculated based on completing the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheets (in accordance with the sample worksheets in Appendix B). (B) The EAWU allowable for the landscaped area shall not exceed the MAWA. The MAWA shall be calculated using an evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF~ of 0.7 except for the portion of the MAWA applicable to any special landscaped areas within the landscape project, which shall be calculated using an ETAF of 3 75A-32 1.0. Where the design of the landscaped area can otherwise be shown to be equivalently water-efficient, the project applicant may submit alternative or abbreviated information supporting the demonstration that the annual EAWU is less than the MAWA, at the discretion of and for the review and approval of the local agency. (C) Water budget calculations shall adhere to the following requirements: (1) The MAWA shall be calculated using the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheets and equation presented in Appendix B on page B-l. The example calculation on page B-1 is a hypothetical example to demonstrate proper use of the equation. (2) The EAWU shall be calculated using the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheets and equation presented in Appendix B on page B-2. The example calculation on page B-2 is a hypothetical example. (3) For the calculation of the MAWA and EAWU, a project applicant shall use the ETo values from the closest location listed the Reference Evapotranspiration Table in Appendix C. For geographic areas not covered in Appendix C, data from other cities located nearby in the same reference evapotranspiration zone may be used, as found in the CIMIS Reference Evapotranspiration Zones Map, Department of Water Resources, 1999. (4) For calculation of the EAWU, the plant water use factor shall be determined as appropriate to the project location from the Water Use Efficiency of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) Species Evaluation List. The plant factor is 0.1 for very low water use plants, 0.2 to 0.3 for low water use plants, 0.4 to 0.6 for moderate water use plants, and 0.7 to 1.0 for high water use plants. (5) For calculating the EAWU, the plant water use factor shall be determined for each valve hydrozone based on the highest-water-use plant species within the zone. The plant factor for each hydrozone may be required to be further refined as a "landscape coefficient," according to protocols defined in detail in the WUCOLS document, to reflect planting density and microclimate effects on water need at the option of the project applicant or the City. (6) For calculation of the EAWU, the area of a water feature shall be defined as a high water use hydrozone with a plant factor of 1.0. (7) For calculation of the EAWU, a temporarily irrigated hydrozone area, such as an area of highly drought-tolerant native plants that are not intended to be irrigated after they are fully established, shall be defined as a very low water use hydrozone with a plant factor of 0.1. 4 75A-33 (8) For calculation of the MAWA, the ETAF for special landscaped areas shall be set at 1.0. For calculation of the EAWU, the ETAF for special landscaped areas shall be calculated as the special landscaped area (SLA) plant factor divided by the SLA irrigation eff ciency factor. (9) Irrigation efficiency shall be calculated using the worksheet and equation presented in Appendix B on page B-2. (10) The Maximum Applied Water Allowance shall adhere to the following requirements: (a) The Maximum Applied Water Allowance shall be calculated using the equation presented in Appendix B. The example calculation in Appendix B is hypothetical to demonstrate proper use of the equation and does not represent an existing and/or planned landscape project. The reference evapotranspiration (ETo) values used in this calculation are from the Reference Evapotranspiration Table in Appendix C and are for planning purposes only. For actual irrigation scheduling, automatic irrigation controllers are required and shall use current ETo data, such as from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS), other equivalent data, or soil moisture sensor data. 2.3 Soil Management Report (A) In order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy plant growth, a soil management report shall be completed by the project applicant, or his/her designee, as follows: (1) Submit soil samples to a certified agronomic soils laboratory for analysis and recommendations. (a) Soil sampling shall be conducted in accordance with laboratory protocol, including protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for the intended plants. (b) The soil analysis may include, but is not limited to: i. soil texture; ii. infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate table; iii. pH; iv. total soluble salts; v. sodium; 5 75A-34 vi. percent organic matter; and vii. recommendations. (2) The project applicant, or his/her designee, shall comply with one of the following: (a) if significant mass grading is not planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the local agency as part of the Landscape Documentation Package; or (b) If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the City as part of the Certification of Completion. (c) The soil analysis report shall be made available, in a timely manner, to the professionals preparing the landscape design plans and irrigation design plans in order to make any necessary adjustments to the design plans. (d) The project applicant, or his/her designee, shall submit documentation verifying implementation of soil analysis report recommendations to the local agency with the Certification of Completion. 2.4 Landscape Design Plan (A) For the efficient use of water, a landscape shall be carefully designed and planned for the intended function of the project. At the landscape design plan meeting, the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package. (1) General site information, including property lines, street names, project name and address, proposed building structure, and existing natural features. (2) Plant Material: Landscape palette including trees, shrubs, groundcovers, turf, etc. Planting symbols and plant labeling, including botanical and common name, container size, spacing, and quantity of each plant group shall be part of the legend. (a) Any plant may be selected for the landscaped area provided the EAWU in the landscaped area does not exceed the MA WA. To encourage the efficient use of water, the following is highly recommended: i. protection and preservation ofnon-invasive water-conserving plant species and water-conserving turf, 6 75A-35 ii. selection of water-conserving plant species and water- conserving turf; iii. selection of plants based on disease and pest resistance; iv. selection of trees based on applicable City and local tree ordinances or tree shading guidelines; and v. selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists. (3) All hardscape and water features, fences, retaining walls, grading of slopes, and soils test. (4) Details such as tree staking, vine preparation, planting instructions and installation. (B) Each hydrozone shall have plant materials with similar water use, with the exception of hydrozones with plants of mixed water use, as specified in Section 2.5(A)(2)(d) of these standards. (C) Plants shall be selected and planted appropriately based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site. To encourage the efficient use of water, the following is highly recommended for inclusion in the landscape design plan: (1) use the Sunset Western Climate Zone System which takes into account temperature, humidity, elevation, terrain, latitude, and varying degrees of continental and marine influence on local climate; (a) Plant materials shall meet the following requirements: i. A minimum of ninety (90) percent of plant materials in non- turf areas shall be capable of adaptation to Sunset Western Climate Zones 22 and 23. ii. The most suitable plant materials are plants native to California or similar Mediterranean-type plants. iii.The remaining ten (10) percent of non-turf areas may be non- drought tolerant plants provided the design is such that their water requirements have a minimal impact on the dry landscape plantings. (b) Drought tolerant groundcovers shall be planted to reduce surface evaporation. Mulches with atwo-inch minimum depth shall be added to groundcover areas after planting to conserve soil moisture. 7 75A-36 (2) recognize the horticultural attributes of plants (i.e., mature plant size, invasive surface roots) to minimize damage to property or infrastructure (e.g., buildings, sidewalks, and power lines); and (3) consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade and winter solar gain. (D) Turf is discouraged on slopes greater than 25% where the toe of the slope is adjacent to an impermeable hardscape and where 25% means 1 foot of vertical elevation change for every 4 feet of horizontal length (rise divided by run x 100 = slope percent). (1) All turf selections shall be drought tolerant varieties with minimal water requirements. (E) The use of invasive plant species and/or noxious plant species is strongly discouraged. (F) The architectural guidelines of a common interest development, which include community apartment projects, condominiums, planned developments, and stock cooperatives, shall not prohibit or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting the use of water efficient plant species as a group. (G) Water Features (1) Recirculating water systems shall be used for water features. (2) Where available and consistent with public health guidelines, recycled water shall be used as a source for decorative water features. (3) The surface area of a water feature shall be included in the high water use hydrozone area of the water budget calculation. (4) Pool and spa covers are highly recommended. (H) Mulch and Amendments (1) A minimum two inch (2") layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated. (2) Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes. (3) The mulching portion of the seed/mulch slurry in hydro-seeded applications shall meet the mulching requirement. 8 75A-37 (4) Soil amendments shall be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil report and what is appropriate for the plants selected (see Section 2.3 of these standards). (I) The landscape design plan, at a minimum, shall: (1) delineate and label each hydrozone by number, letter, or other method; (2) identify each hydrozone as low, moderate, high water, or mixed water use. Temporarily irrigated areas of the landscaped area shall be included in the low water use hydrozone for the water budget calculation; (3) identify recreational areas; (4) identify areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants; (5) identify areas irrigated with recycled water; (6) identify type of mulch and application depth; (7) identify soil amendments, type, and quantity; (8) identify type and surface area of water features; (9) identify hardscapes (pervious and non pervious); (10) identify location and installation details of any applicable storm water best management practices that encourage on-site retention and infiltration of storm water. Storm water best management practices are encouraged in the landscape design plan and examples include, but are not limited to: (a) infiltration beds, swales, and basins that allow water to collect and soak into the ground; (b) constructed wetlands and retention ponds that retain water, handle excess flow, and filter pollutants; and (c) pervious or porous surfaces (e.g., permeable pavers or blocks, pervious or porous concrete, etc.) that minimize runoff. (11) identify any applicable rain harvesting or catchment technologies (e.g., rain gardens, cisterns, etc.); (12) contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan;" and (13) bear the signature of aCalifornia-licensed landscape professional. 9 75A-38 2.5 Irrigation Design Plan (A) For the efficient use of water, an irrigation system shall meet all the requirements listed in this section and the manufacturer's recommendations. The irrigation system and its related components shall be planned and designed to allow for proper installation, management, and maintenance. An irrigation design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package. (1) System (a) A separate landscape meter and backflow prevention device shall be installed for the irrigation system. Dedicated landscape water meters are highly recommended on landscaped areas smaller than 5,000 square feet to facilitate water management. (b) Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data shall be required for irrigation scheduling in all irrigation systems. (c) The irrigation system shall be designed to ensure that the dynamic pressure at each emission device is within the manufacturer's recommended pressure range for optimal performance. i. If the static pressure is above or below the required dynamic pressure of the irrigation system, pressure-regulating devices such as inline pressure regulators, booster pumps, or other devices shall be installed to meet the required dynamic pressure of the irrigation system. ii. Static water pressure, dynamic or operating pressure, and flow reading of the water supply shall be measured at the point of connection. These pressure and flow measurements shall be conducted at the design stage. If the measurements are not available at the design stage, the measurements shall be conducted at installation. (d) Sensors (rain, freeze, wind, etc.), either integral or auxiliary, that suspend or alter irrigation operation during unfavorable weather conditions shall be required on all irrigation systems, as appropriate for local climatic conditions. Irrigation should be avoided during windy or freezing weather or during rain. (e) Manual shut-off valves (such as agate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) shall be required as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply to minimize water loss in case of an emergency (such as a main line break) or routine repair. 10 75A-39 (f) Backflow prevention devices shall be required to protect the water supply from contamination by the irrigation system. A project applicant shall refer to the applicable City code (i.e., public health) for additional backflow prevention requirements. (g) High flow sensors that detect and report high flow conditions created by system damage or malfunction are recommended. (h) The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation water flows onto non-targeted areas, such as adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, hardscapes, roadways, or structures. (i) Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as soil type and infiltration rate, shall be utilized when designing irrigation systems. (j) The design of the irrigation system shall conform to the hydrozones of the landscape design plan. (k) Average irrigation efficiency for the project shall be determined in accordance with the EAWU calculation sheet in Appendix B. Unless otherwise indicated by the irrigation equipment manufacturer's specifications or demonstrated by the project applicant, the irrigation efficiency of the irrigation heads used within each hydrozone shall be assumed to be: Pop-up stream rotator heads = 75% Stream rotor heads = 75% Microspray = 75% Bubbler = 80% Drip emitter = 85% Subsurface irrigation = 90% (1) It is highly recommended that the project applicant inquire with the City about peak water operating demands (on the water supply system) or water restrictions that may impact the effectiveness of the irrigation system. (m) In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is required to maximize water infiltration into the root zone. (n) Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall have matched precipitation rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's recommendations. 11 75A-40 (o) Head to head coverage is recommended. However, sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible distribution uniformity using the manufacturer's recommendations. (p) Swing joints or other riser-protection components are required on all risers subject to damage that are adjacent to high traffic areas. (q) Check valves or anti-drain valves are required for all irrigation systems. (r) Narrow or irregularly shaped areas, including turf, less than eight (8) feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or a low volume irrigation system. (s) Overhead irrigation shall not be permitted within 24 inches of any non-permeable surface. Allowable irrigation within the setback from non-permeable surfaces may include drip, drip line, or other low flow non-spray 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: i. the landscaped area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or ii. the adjacent non-permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain entirely to landscaping; or iii. the irrigation designer for the landsca e ro'ect s ecifies p p J p arl alternative design or technology, as part of the Landscape Documentation Package, and clearly demonstrates strict adherence to the irrigation system design criteria in Section 2.5 (a)(1)(H) hereof. Prevention of overspray and runoff must be confirmed during an irrigation audit. iv. Slopes greater than 25% shall not be irrigated with an irrigation system with a precipitation rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. This restriction may be modified if the landscape designer of the landscape project specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the Landscape Documentation Package, and clearly demonstrates no runoff or erosion will occur. Prevention of runoff and erosion must be confirmed during the irrigation audit. (2) Hydrozone (a) Each valve shall irrigate a hydrozone with similar site, slope, sun exposure, soil conditions, and plant materials with similar water use. 12 7 5A-41 (b) Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall be selected based on what is appropriate for the plant type within that hydrozone. (c) Where feasible, trees shall be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundcovers, and turf. (d) Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use or moderate and high water use maybe allowed i£ i. the plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water uses and their respective plant factors; or ii. the plant factor of the higher water using plant is used for the calculations. (e) Individual hydrozones that mix high and low water use plants shall not be permitted. (1~ On the landscape design plan and irrigation design plan, hydrozone areas shall be designated by number, letter, or other designation. On the irrigation design plan, designate the areas irrigated by each valve and assign a number to each valve. (g) The irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall contain: i. the location and size of separate water meters for landscape; ii. the location, type, and size of all components of the irrigation system, including controllers, main and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing devices, rain switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators, and backflow prevention devices; iii. static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply; iv. flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour), and design operating pressure (pressure per square inch) for each station; v. irrigation schedule parameters necessary to program smart timers specified in the landscape design; vi. the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation design plan;" and 13 75A-42 vii. the signature of aCalifornia-licensed landscape professional. 2.6 Grading Design Plan (A) For the efficient use of water, grading of a landscape project site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff, and water waste. Finished grading configuration of the landscaped area, including pads, slopes, drainage, post-construction erosion control, and storm water control Best Management Practices, as applicable, shall be shown on the Landscape Plan unless this information is fully included in separate Grading Plans for the project, or unless the project is limited to replacement planting and/or irrigation to rehabilitate an existing landscaped area. (B) The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished configurations and elevations of the landscaped area including: (1) height of graded slopes; (2) drainage patterns; (3) pad elevations; (4) finish grade; and (5) storm water retention improvements, if applicable. (C) To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that the project applicant: (1) grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and does not drain on to non-permeable hardscapes; (2) avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil; and (3) avoid soil compaction in landscaped areas. (D) The Grading Design Plan shall contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the grading design plan" and shall bear the signature of the landscape professional, as required by law. 2.7 Certification of Completion (A) Landscape project installation shall not proceed until the Landscape Documentation Package has been approved by the City and any ministerial permits required are issued. 14 75A-43 (B) The project applicant shall notify the City at the beginning of the installation work and at intervals, as necessary, for the duration of the landscape project work to schedule all required inspections. (C) Certification of Completion of the landscape project shall be obtained through a Certificate of Use and Occupancy or a Permit Final. The requirements for the Final Inspection and Permit Closure include submittal of: (1) A Landscape Installation Certificate of Completion in the form included as Appendix D of these standards, which shall include: (i) certification by a landscape professional that the landscape project has been installed per the approved Landscape Documentation Package; and (ii) the following statement: "The landscaping has been installed in substantial conformance to the design plans, and complies with the provisions of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance for the efficient use of water in the landscape." (2) Documentation of the irrigation scheduling parameters used to set the controller(s); (3) An irrigation audit report from a certified irrigation auditor, documentation of enrollment in regional or local water purveyor's water conservation programs, and/or documentation that the MAWA and EAWU information for the landscape project has been submitted to the local water purveyor, may be required at the option of the City. 2.8 Post-Installation Irrigation Scheduling (A) For the efficient use of water, all irrigation schedules shall be developed, managed, and evaluated to utilize the minimum amount of water required to maintain plant health. Irrigation schedules shall meet the following criteria: (1) Irrigation scheduling shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers. (2) Overhead irrigation shall be scheduled in accordance with the City's Water Conservation Ordinance. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance. 2.9 Post-Installation Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance (A) Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency in accordance with existing City's code. 2.l0Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis. (A) All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor. 15 7 5A-44 (B) For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after January 1, 2010. (1) the project applicant shall submit an irrigation audit report with the Certificate of Completion to the City that may include, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or run off that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule; (2) the City shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, and irrigation surveys for compliance with the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. 3. Provisions for Existing Landscapes (A) Irrigation of all landscaped areas shall be conducted in a manner conforming to the rules and requirements and shall be subject to penalties and incentives for water conservation and water waste prevention, as determined and implemented by the the City. (B) The City may administer programs such as irrigation water use analyses, irrigation surveys and/or irrigation audits, tiered water rate structures, water budgeting by parcel, or other approaches to achieve landscape water use efficiency community-wide to a level equivalent to or less than would be achieved by applying a MAWA calculated with an ETAF of 0.8 to all landscaped areas in the City over one acre in size. (C) The architectural guidelines of a common interest development, including apartments, condominiums, planned developments, and stock cooperatives, shall not prohibit or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting the use of low-water use plants as a group. 3.1 Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis. (A) This section shall apply to all existing landscapes that were installed before January 1, 2010 and are over one acre in size. (1) For all landscapes in this section that have a water meter, the local agency 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 Maximum Applied Water Allowance for existing landscapes. The Maximum Applied Water Allowance for existing landscapes shall be calculated as: MAWA = (0.8) (ETo)(LA)(0.62). (2) For all landscapes in 493.1(a), that do not have a meter, the local agency shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, 16 75A-45 irrigation surveys and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary in order to prevent water waste. (B) All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor. 17 75A-46 Planning and Building Agency ~ ~ Planning Division WATER EFFICIENT ~ 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O. Box 1988 (M-20) LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE Santa Ana, CA 92702 f ' ' I (714)647-5804 www.santa-ana.org CERTIFICATION OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN I hereby certify that: (1) I am a professional appropriately licensed in the State of California to provide professional landscape design services. (2) The landscape design and water use calculations for the property located at (provide street address or parcel number(s)) were prepared by me or under my supervision. (3) The landscape design and water use calculations for the identified property comply with the requirements of the City of Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Municipal Code Sections )and the City of Standards for Implementation of the City of Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. (4) The information I have provided in this Certificate of Landscape Design is true and correct and is hereby submitted in compliance with the City of Standards for Implementation of the City of Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Print Name Date Signature License Number Address Telephone E-mail Address Landscape Design Professional's Stamp (If applicable) FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date filed: Accepted by: PROJECT NO. 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(2) The landscape project for the property located at (provide street address or parcel number(s)) was installed by me or under my supervision. (3) The landscaping for the identified property has been installed in substantial conformance with the approved Landscape Documentation Package and complies with the requirements of the City of Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Municipal Code Sections ) and the City of Standards for Implementation of the City of Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance for the efficient use of water in the landscape. (4) The information I have provided in this Landscape Installation Certificate of Completion is true and correct and is hereby submitted in compliance with the City of Standards for Implementation of the City of Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Print Name Date Signature License Number Address Telephone E-mail Address Landscape Design Professional's Stamp (If Appropriate) D-1 75A-55 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i Appendix E Definitions The terms used in these Standards have the meaning set forth below: "Backflow prevention device" 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. "Conversion factor" means the number that converts acre-inches per acre per year to gallons per square foot per year. "Check valve" or "anti-drain valve" means a valve located under a sprinkler head, or other location in the irrigation system, to hold water in the system to prevent drainage from sprinkler heads when the sprinkler is off. "Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor" means an individual authorized by the Water Administration and Engineering Division of the Public Works Agency of the City of Santa Ana. "Certification of Design" means the certification included as Exhibit E of these Standards that must be included in the Landscape Documentation Package pursuant to Section 2.1 of these Standards. "City" means the City of Santa Ana_or its authorized designee. "Common interest developments" means community apartment projects, condominium projects, planned developments, and stock cooperatives per Civil Code Section 1351 "Distribution Uniformity" or "DU" is a measure of how uniformly an irrigation head applies water to a specific target area and theoretically ranges form zero to 100 percent. "Drip irrigation" means any non-spray low volume irrigation system utilizing emission devices with a flow rate measured in gallons per hour. Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small volumes of water slowly at or near the root zone of plants. "Emitter" means a drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from the system to the soil. "Estimated Applied Water Use" or "EA WU" means the annual total amount of water estimated to keep plants in a healthy state. It is based on factors such as reference evapotranspiration rate, the size of the landscaped area, plant water use factors, and the irrigation efficiency within each hydrozone. "Evapotranspiration adjustment factor" or "ETAF" means a factor of seven tenths (0.7), which is the standard of water use efficiency generally required by this Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and the Standards, except that the ETAF for a special landscape area shall not exceed 1.0. 75A-56 "Evapotranspiration rate" means the quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil and other surfaces and transpired by plants during a specified time. "Flow rate" 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. "Hardscapes" means any durable material or feature (pervious and non pervious) installed in or around a landscaped area, such as pavements or walls. Pools and other water features are considered part of the landscaped area and not considered hardscapes for purposes of these Standards. "Hydrozone" means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs and typically irrigated by one valve/controller station. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non- irrigated. "Infiltration rate" means the rate of water entry into the soil expressed as a depth of water per unit of time (e.g., inches per hour). "Invasive plants species" or "noxious" means species of plants not historically found in California that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental or economic resources. Invasive plant species may be regulated by county agricultural agencies as noxious species. "Irrigation audit" means an in-depth evaluation of the performance of an irrigation system conducted by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. An irrigation audit includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity or emission uniformity, reporting overspray or runoff that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule. "Irrigation Management Efficiency " or "IME" means the measurement used to calculate the irrigation efficiency of the irrigation system for a landscaped project. A 90% IME can be achieved by using evaportranspiration controllers, soil moisture sensors, and other methods that will adjust irrigation run times to meet plant water needs. "Irrigation efficiency" or "IE" means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied to a landscaped area. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management practices. The minimum average irrigation efficiency for purposes of these Standards is 0.71. Greater irrigation efficiency can be expected from well designed and maintained systems. The following irrigation efficiency may be obtained for the listed irrigation heads with an IME of 90%: a. Pop-up stream rotator heads = 75% b. Stream rotor heads = 75% c. Microspray = 75% d. Bubbler = 80% 75A-57 e. Drip emitter = 85% f. Subsurface irrigation = 90% "Landscape coefficient" (K~) is the product of a plant factor multiplied by a density factor and a microclimate factor. The landscape coefficient is derived to estimate water loss from irrigated landscaped areas and special landscaped areas. "Landscape Documentation Package" means the package of documents that a project applicant is required to submit to the City pursuant to Section 2.1 of these Standards. "Landscape Installation Certificate of Completion "means the certificate included as Exhibit F of these Standards that must be submitted to the City pursuant to Section 2.7(a)(1) of hereof. "Landscape professional" means a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor, or any other person authorized to design a landscape pursuant to Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 of the California Business and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Titlel6 of the California Code of Regulations, and Section 6721 of the California Food and Agriculture Code. "Landscaped area" means all the planting areas, turf areas, and water features in a landscape design plan subject to the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Applied Water Use calculations. The landscaped area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non- pervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation). "Lateral line" means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve. "Low volume irrigation" means the application of irrigation water at low pressure through a system of tubing or lateral lines and low-volume emitters such as drip, drip lines, and bubblers. Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small volumes of water slowly at or near the root zone of plants. "Main line" means the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water source to the valve or outlet. "Maximum Applied Water Allowance" or "MA WA" means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area, as specified in Section 2.2 of these Standards. It is based upon the area's reference evapotranspiration, the ETAF, and the size of the landscaped area. The Estimated Applied Water Use shall not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. "Microclimate" means the climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the climate of the overall landscaped area due to factors such as wind, sun exposure, plant density, or proximity to reflective surfaces. 75A-58 "Mulch" means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw or compost, or inorganic mineral materials such as rocks, gravel, or 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. "Non pervious" means any surface or natural material that does not allow for the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil. "Operating pressure" means the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system of sprinklers are designed to operate at by the manufacturer "Overspray" means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area. "Person" means any natural person, firm, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership, public or private association, club, company, corporation, business trust, organization, public or private agency, government agency or institution, school district, college, university, any other user of water provided by the City or the local water purveyor, or the manager, lessee, agent, servant, officer, or employee of any of them or any other entity which is recognized by law as the subject of rights or duties. "Pervious" means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil. "Plant factor" or `plant water use factor" is a factor, when multiplied by ETo, that estimates the amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of this Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, the plant factor range for low water use plants is 0 to 0.3; the plant factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6; and the plant factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in these Standards are derived from the Department of Water Resources 2000 publication "Water Use Classification of Landscape Species." "Precipitation rate" means the rate of application of water measured in inches per hour. "Project applicant" means the person submitting a Landscape Documentation Package required under Section 2.1 to request a permit, plan check, or design review from the local agency. A project applicant maybe the property owner or his or her designee. "Property owner" or "owner" means the record owner of real property as shown on the most recently issued equalized assessment roll. "Reference evapotranspiration" or "ETo" means a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is given expressed in inches per day, month, or year as represented in Appendix C of these Standards, and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four to seven-inch tall, cool-season grass that is well watered. Reference evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the Maximum Applied Water Allowances. 75A-59 "Recycled water" or "reclaimed water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not intended for human consumption. "Runoff' means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the landscaped area. For example, runoff may result from water that is applied at too great a rate (application rate exceeds infiltration rate) or when there is a slope. "Special Landscaped Areas" or "SLA" means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, areas irrigated with recycled water, water features using recycled water, and areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, golf courses, and where turf provides a playing surface. "Sprinkler head" means a device which delivers water through a nozzle. "Static water pressure" means the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when water is not flowing. "Station" means an area served by one valve or by a set of valves that operate simultaneously. "Swing joint" means an irrigation component that provides a flexible, leak-free connection between the emission device and lateral pipeline to allow movement in any direction and to prevent equipment damage. "Turf' means a ground cover surface of mowed, infrequently mowed or no mow 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, Mexican Feather grass, Muhly grass and Sedge grass are warm-season grasses. "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in an irrigation system "Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance" means Ordinance No. ,adopted by the City Council on 2009, and codified in the Municipal Code in [chapter/title/division/sections "Water Efficient Landscape Worksheets" means the worksheets required to be completed pursuant to Section 2.2 of these Standards and which are included in Appendix B hereof. "Water feature" means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas, and swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area of water features is included in the high water use hydrozone of the landscaped area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment, habitat protection, or storm water best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or .storm water retention are not water features and, therefore, are not subject to the water budget calculation. "Watering window" means the time of day irrigation is allowed. 75A-60 "WUCOLS"' means the Water Use Classification of Landscape published by the University of California Cooperative Extension, the Department of Water Resources, and the Bureau of Reclamation, 2000. ~~~~vw.o~~JCr~.water.c~.c~c~v;'c~~F;s,'.vcrccts{70 75A-61 75A-62 bk:11 /30/09 ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE CITY'S WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH SUBSTANTIAL LANDSCAPING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. AB 1881 (2006), adopted as Chapter 559 of Statutes of 2006, required the State Department of Water Resources to prepare a model ordinance for cities and counties to set minimum standards for maximizing water efficiency in landscaping of new development projects. Under AB 1881, each city or county was given a deadline of January 1, 2010 to adopt its own ordinance, or alternatively to utilize the state model ordinance. B. The State Office of Administrative Law approved the State's updated Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance on September 10, 2009. C. This ordinance is designed to work together with Guidelines for its implementation, which are submitted concurrently and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth. B. All provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code which are repeated herein are repeated solely in order to comply with the provisions of section 418 of the Charter of the City of Santa Ana. Any such restatement of existing provisions of the Code is not intended, nor shall it be interpreted, as constituting a new action or decision of the City Council, but rather such provisions are repeated for tracking purposes only in conformance with the Charter. Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the initial study and the negative declaration prepared with respect to this Ordinance. The City Council has, as a result of its consideration and the Ordinance No. NS-XXX 75A-63 Page 1 of 33 evidence presented at the hearings on this matter, determined that, as required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines, a Negative Declaration adequately addresses the expected environmental impacts of this Ordinance. On the basis of this review, the City Council finds that there is no evidence from which it can be fairly argued that the project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment. The City Council hereby certifies and approves the negative declaration and directs that the Notice of Determination be prepared and filed with the County Clerk of the County of Orange in the manner required by law. Pursuant to Title XIV, California Code of Regulations ("CCR") § 735.5(c)(1), the City Council has determined that, after considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have the potential for any adverse effect on wildlife resources or the ecological habitat upon which wildlife resources depend. The proposed project exists in an urban environment characterized by paved concrete, roadways, surrounding buildings and human activity. Therefore, pursuant to Fish and Game Code § 711.2 and Title XIV, CCR § 735.5(a)(3), the payment of Fish and Game Department filing fees is not required in conjunction with this project. Section 3. Section 41-240 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec. 41-240. Landscaping standards in the R1 district. In the R1 district, all yards shall be landscaped. Each residential unit shall meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Front yard: (1) One (1)twenty-four-inch box canopy tree. (2) All trees shall be double-staked. (3) Six (6) five-gallon size shrubs and ten (10) one-gallon size herbaceous perennials/shrubs as a foundation planting. (4) Turf or acceptable dry climate ground cover: a. Turf shall be drought tolerant variety and planted as sod or hydroseed. b. Ground cover shall be well-rooted cuttings from flats and planted at appropriate spacing for that particular plant material. Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 2 of 33 75A-64 (b) Side yard: Corner lots shall require one (1)fifteen-gallon size tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of property abutting a street, plus six (6) five- gallon size shrubs as a foundation planting. Root barriers shall be required on all trees planted along the street oriented yards. (c) Project perimeter walls: (1) Flowering vines shall be secured to a decorative masonry wall or wood fence material. (2) The vines shall be five-gallon size and be planted at twenty-foot intervals. They shall be secured to the walls with eye hooks and wire. (3) Espaliered shrubs, fruit trees, or other ornamental trees may be substituted for the flowering vines. (d) Irrigation system: (1) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irriaation system. A pop-up sprinkler type irrigation system shall be provided for all yards for each residential unit. Drip, bubbler or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips (2) The use of "xeriphytic" or dry climate type plant materials is encouraged. Irrigation systems may require special fittings to properly water dry climate plantings. (3) All irrigation systems shall be equipped with a controller capable of dual or multiple station programming (e) Screening: (1) All meters shall be appropriately screened from public view with trellis work and vines or a hedge type shrub or they shall be incorporated into the residential structure. (2) Any enclosed structure for utilities must not encroach into any required setback. (f) Maintenance: All plant material shall be maintained per section 41- 609 of this chapter. (q) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this Chapter pertaining to water conservation Ordinance No. NS-XXX 75A-65 Page 3 of 33 Section 4. Section 41-256 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec. 41-256. Landscape standards for the R-2 district. In the R2 district, all yards shall be landscaped. Each residential unit shall meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Front yard: (1) One (1)twenty-four-inch box canopy tree. (2) All trees shall be double-staked. (3) One (1) tree species for up to five (5) dwelling units and an additional tree species for each increment of five (5) units. (4) Six (6) five-gallon size shrubs and ten (10) one-gallon size herbaceous perennials/shrubs as a foundation planting. (5) Turf or acceptable dry climate ground cover: a. Turf shall be drought tolerant variety and planted as sod or hydroseed. b. Ground cover shall be well-rooted cuttings from flats and planted at appropriate spacing for that particular plant material. (b) Side yard: Corner lots shall require one (1)fifteen-gallon size tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of property abutting a street plus six (6) five- gallon size shrubs as a foundation planting. Root barriers shall be required on all trees planted along the street oriented yards. (c) Rear yard: A buffer shall be provided for privacy from adjoining property. A hedge or vines on a fence are satisfactory screens. (d) Project perimeter walls: (1) Flowering vines shall be secured to a decorative masonry wall or wood fence material. (2) The vines shall be five-gallon size and be planted at twenty-foot intervals. They shall be secured to the walls with eye hooks and wire. Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 4 of 33 75A-66 (3) Espaliered shrubs, fruit trees, or other ornamental trees may be substituted for the flowering vines. (e) Irrigation system: (1) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. A pop-up sprinkler type irrigation system shall be provided for all yards for each residential unit. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips (2) The use of "xeriphytic" or dry climate type plant materials is encouraged. Irrigation systems may require special fittings to properly water dry climate plantings. (3) All irrigation systems shall be equipped with a controller capable of dual or multiple station programming. (f) Screening: (1) All meters shall be appropriately screened from public view with trellis work and vines or a hedge type shrub or they shall be incorporated into the residential structure. (2) Any enclosed structure for utilities must not encroach into any required setback. (g) Maintenance: All plant material shall be maintained per section 41- 609 of this chapter. (h) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter pertaining to water conservation Section 5. Section 41-272.02 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (R3 zoning district standards) is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec.41-272.03. Landscaping. (a) All required 9-setback areas, required open spaces around the perimeter of buildings and the required parking areas unless specified in the provisions of this district r12;o~~N~„ont +h + h..+~ ~ + shall be completely landscaped, except for vehicular and pedestrian accessways. Ordinance No. NS-XXX 75A-67 Page 5 of 33 (b) Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the construction of a multiple-family dwelling development, the developer shall submit to the city, and the planning division shall approve, a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council. (c) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (d) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. I (e) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. (f) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes Pop up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety Drip bubbler or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (g) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter pertaining to water conservation Section 6. Section 41-272.02 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Townhouse zoning district standards) is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec. 41-288. Landscaping. All yards shall be landscaped. Each townhouse shall meet the following minimum landscaping standards: (a) Front yard: (1) One (1)twenty-four-inch box canopy tree. (2) All trees shall be double-staked. (3) Six (6) five-gallon size shrubs and ten (10) one-gallon size herbaceous perennials/shrubs as a foundation planting. Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 6 of 33 75A-68 (4) Turt or acceptable dry climate ground cover: a. Turf shall be drought tolerant variety and planted as sod or hydroseed. b. Ground cover shall be well-rooted cuttings from flats and planted as appropriate spacing for that particular plant material. (5) Root barriers shall be required on all trees. (b) Side yard: Corner lots shall have one (1) fifteen-gallon size tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of property abutting a street plus six (6) five- gallon size shrubs as a foundation planting. Root barriers shall be required on all trees planted along the street oriented yards. (c) Project perimeter walls: (1) Flowering vines shall be secured to a decorative masonry wall or wood fence material. (2) The vines shall be five-gallon size and be planted at twenty-foot intervals. They shall be secured to the walls with eye hooks and wire. (3) Espaliered shrubs, fruit trees, or other ornamental trees may be substituted for the flowering vines. (d) Irrigation system: (1) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. A pop-up sprinkler type irrigation system shall be provided for all yards. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips (2) The use of "xeriphytic" or dry climate type plant materials is encouraged. Irrigation systems may require special fittings to properly water dry climate plantings. (3) All irrigation systems shall be equipped with a controller capable of dual or multiple station programming I (e) Screening: (1) All meters shall be appropriately screened from public view with trellis work and vines, a hedge type shrub or be incorporated into the residential structure. Ordinance No. NS-XXX 75A-69 Page 7 of 33 (2) Any enclosed structure for utilities must not encroach into the required setback. (f) Maintenance: All plant material shall be maintained per section 41- 609 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. (q) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter pertaining to water conservation Section 7. Section 41-316 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (P zoning district standards) is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec. 41-316. Landscaped area. (a) Front. There shall be a landscaped front yard area of not less than fifteen (15) feet. (b) Side. There shall be a landscaped side yard area of not less than five (5) feet. On corner lots, the landscaped side yard shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet. (c) Rear. There shall be a landscaped rear yard area of not less than ten (10) feet if the lot abutting on the rear property line is a parcel used or zoned for residential purposes. There shall be a landscaped rear yard of not less than five (5) feet in all other cases. (d) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. (e) Prior to the issuance of any building permit the developer shall submit to the city and the planning division shall approve a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council (fl Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. I ~q) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division ~h) All planting areas must be desianed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes Pop up Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 8 of 33 75A-70 sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety Drip bubbler or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (i) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter pertaining to water conservation Section 8. Section 41-372 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (C1 zoning district standards) is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec. 41-372. Landscaping requirements in the C1 district. (a) A landscaped area not less than fifteen (15) feet wide shall be maintained along any property line to the extent it abuts a street, except at approved driveways. (b) A landscaped area not less than five (5) feet wide shall be maintained along any property line to the extent it serves to separate property zoned or used for residential purposes from any off-street parking area. (c) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. (d) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer shall submit to the city and the planning division shall approve a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council. (e) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (f) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. (q) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes Pop up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations aaainst foundations for the sake of public safety Drip bubbler or other low Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 9 of 33 75A-71 gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (h) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation Section 9. Section 41-444 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (CR zoning district standards) is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec. 41-444. Site development standards. (i) Landscaping. (1) All required setback areas, required open spaces around the perimeter of buildings, and the required parking landscaped areas, unless otherwise specified in the provisions of this district, shall be landscaped and maintained according to approved plans. +red-~ ~l ~-fearEn--~i~k-~-Required setback areas abutting properties zoned for exclusively residential purposes shall be planted with +rfeP~ ^F + ~~~,,.;,e ~i=e--app--sela~t+R~--as-~be~~one (1) tree to be provided for each fifteen (15) linear feet of abutment. (2) Landscaping shall consist of lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant materials, and may include the following decorative elements where an integral part of a landscape scheme is comprised primarily of plant materials: (i) Fountains, ponds, sculptures and planters. (ii) Screen-type masonry walls forty-two (42) inches in height. (iii) Wrought iron or other types of open work metal fences, exclusive of chain link, provided that the component solid portions of a fence do not constitute more than twenty (20) per cent of the total surface area of its face. Such fences shall have a maximum of six (6) feet. Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 10 of 33 75A-72 (4) Vehicular parking may not be located within anv required landscaped area. (5) Prior to the issuance of anv building permit the developer shall submit to the city and the planning division shall approve a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council. (6) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manaaer of the development. (7) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. (8) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety Drip bubbler or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (9) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter pertaining to water conservation Section 10. Section 41-477 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (M1 zoning district standards) is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec. 41-477. Landscaping. Front yard: (a) One (1) twenty-four-inch box canopy tree shall be provided for each twenty-five (25) linear feet of front yard (exclusive of driveways). Such trees may be placed in clusters. (b) Six (6) five-gallon size shrubs shall be provided per twenty-five (25) linear feet of front yard (exclusive of driveways). As an alternative, the use of three (3) five-gallon size shrubs and ten (10) one-gallon shrubs is acceptable provided the plant material adds color and variety to the design. Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 11 of 33 75A-73 (c) The front yard shall be planted in turf or acceptable dry climate ground cover. A ground cover is required in shrub areas and as accents in small pockets. Redwood header boards or similar barriers shall be placed between turf and other plant materials. (d) Berms in the front yard having more than a 4:1 slope shall be planted in ground cover. Turf is not acceptable. (e) When parkway trees are required by the city, they shall be integrated with the onsite landscape plan to ensure proper spacing and species selection. (f) A minimum five-foot wide landscape strip shall be planted and maintained where the off-street parking area abuts any public street, except at approved driveways. Parking area: (g) In parking areas available to parking by the general public, a landscape planter shall be provided for every ten (10) parking spaces. Each planter shall have minimum dimensions of six (6) feet in width and eighteen (18) feet in length including concrete curbing. Each planter shall be bordered on two (2) sides minimum by parking area. The planter strips shall run parallel to the parking spaces and be consistently spaced throughout the parking area. Each planter shall require one (1) fifteen- gallon size tree, five (5) five-gallon shrubs plus ground cover. (h) In lots that are solely used by employees of the company, a landscape planter shall be provided for every five (5) consecutive parking spaces. Each planter shall have minimal dimension of four (4) feet by four (4) feet, including concrete curb. Each planter shall require one (1) fifteen- gallon size tree and a suitable ground cover or low growing shrubs. These planters may be located between parking spaces so as to maximize the amount of available space for parking. Planters may also be consistent with general parking landscape requirements. Each parking area shall be enclosed by perimeter planters abutting the lot or parking spaces, except for the driveways. (i) The choice of plant material shall be trees and/or shrubs, with a ground cover in keeping with the size and limitations of the area. Ground covers alone are not acceptable. A minimum of one (1)fifteen-gallon tree shall be provided for each ten (10) parking spaces, or portion thereof. (j) Parking areas shall be designed so that parked vehicles shall not encroach into landscape areas. Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 12 of 33 75A-74 Buffer: (k) A landscaped planter of a width not less than ten (10) feet is required along any interior lot line to the extent such lot line abuts any property which is neither zoned for industrial uses, nor indicated on the general plan of the city as planned for industrial purposes. General: (~I) A plant list shall be shown on the required plot plan to obtain a building permit for the building for which the parking area is provided. The list shall include the botanical and common names of the plant to be used, the sizes to be planted, and the quantity of each. The plants shall be listed alphabetically and assigned key numbers to be used in locating the plants on the plan. (gym) All required yards shall be landscaped and maintained at all times. (en) Redwood chips, decorative stone and other inorganic materials are not acceptable substitutes for ground cover or turf. ($o) All trees in parking areas shall be placed in root barriers. (qp) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (~q) The landscaping shall be contained in planting areas that are enclosed by minimum six-inch high concrete curbs. (sr) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. (ts) Compliance with all provisions of this section shall be required except for minor modifications approved by the planning division. Ordinance No. NS-XXX 75A-75 Page 13 of 33 (mot) All appurtenances, such as transformers, backflow preventers, trash enclosures, signage, meters, and lights, shall be shown on landscape plans and screened with plant materials. Section 11. Section 41-528 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (CSM zoning district standards) is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec. 41-528. Landscaping requirements. (a) When no building is present on the site, a minimum five (5) foot landscaped area along the front property line shall be required for any proposed development. (b) A landscaped area not less than five (5) feet wide shall be maintained along any property line to the extent it serves to separate property zoned or used for residential purposes from any off-street parking area. (c) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. (d) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer shall submit to the city and the planning division shall approve a landscape plan that conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city council. (e) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (f) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division. (q) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes Pop up s~nnklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety Drip bubbler or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (h) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter pertaining to water conservation Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 14 of 33 75A-76 Section 12. Section 41-813 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (mobile home park standards) is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows (new language in underline, deleted language in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Sec. 41-813. Landscaping. ~ A landscape plan shall be submitted to the planning department for approval. Said landscaping plan shall consist of the size, type and location of all trees, shrubs, and ground cover areas in the mobile home park site and shall include one tree per mobile home site and shall conforms to the requirements of this section and to standards for landscaping approved by the city counal.. A system of irrigation or sprinkling of landscaping shall be indicated on the plan. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained. (c) Vehicular parkina may not be located within any required landscaped area. I (d) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan by the owner(s) and manager of the development. (e) Procedures for the approval and amendment of landscaping plans shall be established by the planning division I (f) All planting areas must be desianed with an automatic irriaation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes Pop up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of aublic safety Drip bubbler or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips Sfeevina must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. ~q) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter pertaining to water conservation Section 13. Article XVI of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety (existing language shown in strikeout for tracking purposes only): Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 15 of 33 75A-77 ~~Fa6~f62~ +h ' th ~'~~r~~l~flE~Fe~-{~~d~~F2-~@~+crm-a~°cLr Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 16 of 33 75A-78 sue.-41, eh~ll moo} }ho fnllnuiinn rent ~irnmon} - .,...,......y ,..y..~~~v~.~.~ 1Co~~ ~h-±II he n.+n~hln of ~+i•lr+n}.+}inn +n C + 7 ~r1 .J n~f M ~h~+ll ho ~ ~ o.•l uihero .+~~"•L+hl v~ yawn wv - Ordinance No. NS-XXX 75A-79 Page 17 of 33 ~TT~~'~1~'/1"1~\~S~-7Tl~l SIT Ir1 c~StT. 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The following is hereby added to the Santa Ana Municipal Code as Article XVI of Chapter 41(new text shown in underline). ARTICLE XVI. WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS Sec. 41-1500. Purpose ~a) The State Legislature has found that (1) the waters of the State are of limited supply and are subject to ever increasina demands (2) the continuation of California's economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adeauate supplies of water for future uses: (3) it is the policy of the State to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent the waste of this valuable resource: (4) landscapes are essential to the quality of life in California by providing areas for active and passive recreation and as an enhancement to the environment by cleaning air and water Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 26 of 33 75A-88 preventing erosion offerina fire protection and replacing ecosystems lost to development (5) landscape design installation maintenance and management can and should be water efficient and (6) Article X, Section 2 of the California Constitution specifies that the right to use water is limited to the amount reasonably required for the beneficial use to be served and the right does not and shall not extend to waste or unreasonable method of use of water Sec. 41-1501. Applicability Via) Beginning January 1 2010 all planting irrigation and landscape related improvements required by this Article shall apply to the following landscape projects (1) new landscape installations or landscape rehabilitation projects by public agencies or private non-residential developers, except for cemeteries with a landscaped area including pools or other water features but excluding hardscape, equal to or greater than 2 500 square feet and which are otherwise subject to a discretionary approval of a landscape plan or which otherwise require a ministerial permit for a landscape or water feature (2) new landscape installations or landscape rehabilitation projects by developers or property managers of single family and multi-family residential projects or complexes with a landscaped area including pools or other water features but excludina hardscape equal to or greater than 2 500 square feet, and which are otherwise subject to a discretionary approval of a landscape plan or which otherwise require a ministerial permit for a landscape or water feature ~3) new landscape installation projects by individual homeowners on single-family or multi-family residential lots with a total project landscaped area including pools or other water features but excluding hardscape equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet and which are otherwise subject to a discretionary approval of a landscape plan or which otherwise require a ministerial permit for a landscape or water feature: A landscape rehabilitation project is subject to the requirements of this Article where (i) the modified landscaped area is greater than 2 500 square feet and Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 27 of 33 75A-89 represents at least 50% of the total landscaped area and (ii) the modifications are planned to occur within one year The requirements of the Standards may be partially or wholly waived, at the discretion of the city for landscape rehabilitation proiects that are limited to replacement plantings with equal or lower water needs and where the irrigation system is found to be designed operable and programmed consistent with minimizing water waste in accordance with local water purveyor regulations (b) This Article does not apply to~ (1) registered local state or federal historical sites or other sites exempted by applicable federal or state law (2) ecological restoration proiects that do not require a permanent irrigation system~ (3) mined-land reclamation proiects that do not require a permanent irrigation system~ or (4) plant collections as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public Sec. 41-1502. Imulementation Procedures (a) Prior to installation a Landscape Documentation Package shall be submitted to the Citv for review and approval of all landscape proiects subject to the provisions of this Article Any Landscape Documentation Package submitted to the City shall comply with the provisions of the Standards (b) The Landscape Documentation Package shall include a certification by a professional appropriately licensed in the State of California stating that the landscape design and water use calculations have been prepared by or under the supervision of the licensed professional and are certified to be in compliance with the provisions of this Article and the Standards ~1) Landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the City for review and approval with appropriate water use calculations. 12) Water use calculations shall be consistent with calculations contained in the Standards and shall be provided to the City under procedures determined by the City (3) Verification of compliance of the landscape installation with the approved plans shall be obtained through a Certification Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 28 of 33 75A-90 of Completion in conjunction with a Certifir•atA n ccupancv Permit Final or Notice of Com letion rocess as rovided in the Standards. Sec. 41-1503. Landsca a Water Use Standards (a) For applicable landscape Installation ~r r ,ehabilitation projects subject to Section 41 1501(a) of this C'~dP tho ~~f;.~, ~ Water Use allowed for the landsca ed area shall not exceed the MAWA calculated usin an ET ad"ustment factor of 0.7 exce t for special landscaped areas where the MAWA is calculated using an ET adjustment factor of 1.0 or the design of the landscaped area shall otherwise be shown to be a uivalentl water-efficient in a manner acce table to the Cit ~ as rovided in the Standards. (b) Irriaation of all landscaped areas chair ho ~ conformin to the rules and re uirements and shall be sub ect to penalties and incentives for water conservation and water waste prevention as determined and implemented by the Cit_v_ Sec. 41-1504. Definitions The following definitions are applicable to tnic artir~o "A /red water" means the ortion of water su ~ lied b the irri ation s stem to the landscape "Bud et-based tiered-rate structure" means tiered or block rates for irri ation accounts char ed b the retail water a enc in which the block definition for each customer is derived from lot size or irri ated area and the eva otrans iration requirements of landcrapina "Ecolo ical restoration ro "ecP' means a ro'ect where the site is intentional) altered to establish a defined indi enous historic ecos stem. "Estimated A lied Water Use" means the avers a annual total amount of water estimated to be necessa to kee )ants in a health state calculated as rovided in the Standards. It is based on the reference eva otrans iration rate the size of the landsca a area last water use factors and the relative irri ation efficiency of the irriaation s stem "ET ad'ustment facto" or "ETAF' is a ual to the )ant factor divided b the irri ation efficienc factor for a landsca a ro "ect as described in the Standards. The ETAF is calculated in the context of local reference eva otrans iration usin site-s ecific )ant factors and irri ation efficienc factors that influence the amount of water that needs to be a lied to the s ecific landsca ed area. A_ combined )ant mix with asite-wide averse )ant factor of 0.5 indicatin a moderate water need and avers e irri ation efi`icienc of 0.71 roduces an ET ad"ustment factor of 0.7 = 0.5/0.71 which is the standard of water use Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 29 of 33 75A-91 efficienc enerall re uired b this Article and the Standards exce t that the ETAF for a special landscape area shall not exceed 1 0 "Standards" refers to the Standards for Im lementation of this Article as ado ted by the City which describes procedures calculations and requirements for landscape projects subject to this Article "Hardsca es" means an durable material or feature envious and non- envious installed in or around a landsca ed area such as avements or walls. Pools and other water features are considered art of the landsca ed area and not considered hardscapes for purposes of this Article "Homeowner installed landsca e" means an landsca in either installed b a private individual fora single family residence or installed by a Incensed contractor hired b a homeowner. A homeowner for ur oses of this Article is a person who occupies the dwelling he or she owns This definition excludes speculative homes which are not owner occupied dwellings and which arP subject under this Article to the requirements applicable to developer installed residential landscape projects Irrigation efficienc?' means the measurement of thA a?„ used divided b the amount of water a lied. Irr~ anon efficienf c asede ved from measurements and estimates of irri anon s stem characteristics and management practices The minimum average irrigation efficiency for purposes of this Article is 0 71. Greater irri anon effiaenc can be ex ected from well designed and maintained systems "Landsca ed area" means all the lantin areas turf areas and water features in a landsca a desi n Ian subject to the Maximum A lied Water Allowance and Estimated A lied Water Use calculations. The landsca ed area does not include foot rints of buildin s or structures sidewalks drivewa s arkin lots decks atios ravel or stone walks other envious or non- envious hardsca es and other non-irri ated areas desi Hated for non-develo ment e. o en spaces and existing native vegetation). "Landsca e contractor" means a erson licensed b the State of California to construct maintain re air install or subcontract the develo ment of landsca e s stems. "Landsca e Documentation Packa e" means the documents re uired to be provided to the City for review and approval of landscape ciP described m the Standards. sign projects as "Landsca e ro ~ecY' means total area of landsca a in a ro'ect as rovided in the definition of "landsca ed area " meetin the re uirements under Section 41- 1501 of this Code. Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 30 of 33 75A-92 75A-93 75A-94 "Local water purveyor" means any entity including a public agency city county or private water company that provides retail water service within the City of Santa Ana. "Maximum Applied Water Allowance" or "MAWA" means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area as specified in Section 2 2 of the Standards. It is based upon the area's reference evapotranspiration the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscaped area The Estimated Applied Water Use shall not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance "Mined-land reclamation projects" means any surface mining operation with a reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. "New construction" means for the purposes of this Article anew building with a landscape or other new landscape such as a park playground or greenbelt without an associated building. "Non-pervious" means any surface or natural material that does not allow for the passage of water through the material and into the underlvinq soil "Pervious" means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the underlvinq soil "Permit" means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or rehabilitated landscape "Plant factor" or "plant water use factor" is a factor when multiplied by ETo that estimates the amount of water needed by plants For purposes of this Article the plant factor range for low water use plants is 0 to 0 3' the plant factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0 6' and the plant factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this Article are derived from the Department of Water Resources 2000 publication "Water Use Classification of Landscape Species." "Recycled water" or "reclaimed water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not intended for human consumption "Reference evapotranspiration" or "ETo" means a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants ETo is given expressed in inches per day month or year as represented in Appendix A of the Standards, and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four to seven-inch tall, cool-season grass that is well watered Reference evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the Maximum Applied Water Allowances. Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 31 of 33 75A-95 "Rehabilitated landscape" means any re-landscaping project that meets the applicability criteria of Section 1.1(a), where the modified landscape area is greater than 2,500 square feet, is 50% of the total landscape area and the modifications are planned to occur within one year. "Smart automatic irrigation controller" means an automatic timing device used to remotely control valves that operate an irrigation system and which schedules irrigation events using either evapotranspiration (weather-based) or soil moisture data. "Special landscape area" means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens areas irrigated with recycled water, water features using recycled water and areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields golf courses and where turf provides a playing surface. "Turf' means a ground cover surface of mowed infrequently mowed no mow grass, or synthetic turf which meets or exceeds the Standards set forth in the Guidelines. 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 Buffalo grass Mexican Feather grass, Muhly grass, and Sedge grass are warm-season grasses "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in an irrigation system "Water feature" means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include ponds lakes waterfalls fountains, artificial streams spas and swimmina pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area of water features is included in the high water use hydrozone of the landscaped area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment, habitat protection or storm water best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or storm water retention are not water features and therefore are not subject to the water budget calculation. Section 15. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. ADOPTED this day of , 2009 Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 32 of 33 75A-96 Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Benjamin Kaufman Chief Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the attached Ordinance No. NS-XXX to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on ,and that said ordinance was published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 33 of 33 75A-97 75A-98