HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. No 2684 - Amending Title 16 (Buidling and Construction), cHAPTER 16.70 (Water Efficient Landscape) O I1�IANC� I�T�I. 2b84
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Section 1. Title 16 (Bi�il�lings and Constructzon), Chapter 16. 70 {YT�atep Eff cient
Landscape), Sections 16.�0,010 through 16.70.080 is hereby amended to read as follows;
Chagter 16.74—V�'at�r Effici�nt Lands�ape
16.07.010�-Pur��se.
This chapter is intended to comply with and impiement the provisions of the California Madel
Water Efficient Landscape {7rdinance, hereinafter referred to as MWELC?, as may be amended
frt�rn tirne to time. The specific purposes of the MWELt� and these regulations are to;
A. Pramote the values and benefits of landscaping practices that integrate and go be�ond the
conservation and efFicient use of water?
B. Establish a structure for planning; designin�, installing, maintaining and man�ging water
efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated prr�jects by encouraging the use
of a watershed approach that rec�uires cross-sector collaboration of industry, government
and property owners to achieve the many benefits possible;
C. Establish provision fc�r water rnanagement practices and water waste preventi�n for
existing landscapes;
D. Use water efficiently without waste by setting a maximum applied water allowance as an
upper limit fi�r water use and reduce water use tc� the lowest practical amt�unt,
E. Promote the benefits of cansistent landscape ordinances with neighbc�ring 1aca1 and
regional agencies;
F. Encourage local agencies and water purveyors to use ecc�nomic incentives that prt�mote the
efficient use of water, such as implementing a tiered-rate structurey and
G. Encourage local agencies to designate the necessary authority that implements and enforces
the provisions c�f the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance or its local landscape
ordinance.
16.7Q.azc� - ��L� �r��i��ons Aa����a.
In addition tc� the requirements of this chapter, the following sections of the state MWELO
(Califor�lia Code of Regulations, Title 23, Divisian 2;7) are hereby adopted and incorporateti by
reference; a cap�af which is on file and apen far inspectian in the�ity of Reddinb Pertnit Center.
§ 490. Purpose.
� 490.1. General Provisians.
§ 490.2. Definitions:
§ 491. Applicability.
� 491.1. Provisions for Existing Non-Rehabilitated Landscapes.
§ 491.2_ Provisions for New Cc�nstruction or Rehabilitated L�ndscapes.
§ 491.3. Cc�mpliance Responsibilities.
� 491.4. Elements of the Landscape L7ocumentation Package.
§ 492. Prescriptive Compliance Qptic�n.
§ 493, Perforrnance Compliance Option.
§ 493.1. Soil Management Repc�rt.
� 493.Z. Landscape Desi;n Plan.
§ 493.2.1. Grading Design Plan.
§ 493.�;,�. Irrigatian I)esign Flan.
§ 493.3. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet;
§ 4�3.4. Irrigation Scheduling.
§ 493.5. Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule.
§ 493.6. Irrigation Audit.
§ 494. Certificate of Cc�mpletian Package.
§ 495. Reporting.
Appendix A. Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet
Appendix B. Sample Certificate of Completion Package
Appendix C. Reference Evapotranspiration(ETO)'Table
16,7Q.030—Applicability.
After Llecember 1,2015,and cansistent with Executive Order No.B-29-15,this chapter shail apply
to all of th� following �andscape proj ects;
A, New construction projects with a landscape area as defined in Section 49Q.2{a){41) equal
to or greater than 500 square feet rec�uiring a building perznit ar landscape p�rmit, plan
check, or desrgn review;
B. Rehabilitated landscape prc�jeets with a landscape area as defined in Sectian 490.2{a){41)
equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit� plan
check, or design review;
C. Existing non-rehabilitated landscapes limited to Section 491.1;
D. Cemeteries. Recognizing the special landscape management needs af cemeteries,new and
rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to Sections 493.3,493.5,and 493.6;existing cemeteries
are limited to Sections 493 and Section 491.1;
E. Any project with a landscape as defined in Section 490.2(a)(41)of 2,SOQ sc�uare feet or less;
may comply with exther the perfoa�rnance rec�uirements of this model ordinance, described
in Section 493, or conform to tize prescriptive measures contained in Section 492�
F. For prajects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater captured on site, �ny lat ar
parcel within the project that has less than 2,5(�4 square feet of landscape and meets the lot
or parcel's lanc�scape water requirement {Estimated Tatal Water Use) entirely with
graywater or through storm rainwater captured on site is subject-only tc� Secti�n 492(G)(2);
G. This chapte�daes nr�t apply to:
1. Registered local, state, c�r federal histarical sites,
2: Ecolt�gical restQration projects that do not rec�uire a perrnanent irrigation systern,
3: Mined-land reclamation projects that do nt�t require a permanent irrigation system;
or
4, Existing plant collectians, as part of batanical gardens and arboretums open to the
public.
16.'70.040—Lanc�scap� oc�anent�tion �'a�kage��vieav and A��rov�l Re�ui�°ed.
A. A eomplete land5cape documentation package meeting prescriptive or performance
compliance per Sectic�ns 492 or 493 must be submitted and faund to satisfy the
requirements t�f this chapter priar to authorization ft�r water service and the installation af
a new water meter ar�change in water service. The appli�ation shall include ai�applicatian
fee as may be required by resolution of the City Council,
The landscape documentatiQn package shall include the follawing:
l. �"rescript�ve +C`omplzcr�ce. Submit a landscape documentation packa;e; which
includes;
a) Project information sheet with the foilowing elements:
1) date the project information sheet is completed;
2) nanle of the project applicant;
3) contact information for the project applicant and property owner,
4) project address (if available, parc�l and/or lflt number(s});
5) total landscape area(square feet};
�) proj�ct type (e.g., institutional (i.e., public), private, cemetery,
homeowne�-instal led);
7) water supply type (e.g;, patable, recycled, weil} and identify the
local retail water purveyor if the applicant is not served by a pri�ate
we11; and
$} applicant si�nature and date with statement: "I agree to comply with
the requireinents of the prescriptive campliance option to the
MWELQ.�?
b) A landscape desibn plan that includes;
1) Tatal landscape area(square feet);and
2) A breakdown af turfgrass and plant material (e.g., plant le�end}.
2. Pe�form�nce Car►�pli�znce. The Landscape lJc�cumentation Package shall include
the fc�llowing six (6)elements:
a) Project infdr:matian sheet that includes.
1) date the project infc�rmatitin sheet is campleted;
2} name ofthe project applicant; .
3) c�ntact informatian for the project applicant and propei-ty owner;
4) project address {if available, parcel and/or lat nurnber(s));
S) total landscape area(square feet);
6) project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, institutional {i.e., public);
private, cemetery, homeownei:Winstalled),,
7} water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the
locai retail water purveyc�r if the applicant is not served by a private
well;
8) checklist of all documents in Landscape L}acurnentatian Package;
and
9) applicant signature and date with statement: "I agree ta comply with
the requirements for the performance compliance option of the
MWELCl and submit a complete Landscape Documeantation
Package."
b) Soil management repart pursuant to Sectifln 493.1;
c) Landscape design pian pursuant to Section�93.2;
d) Grading design plan pursuant ta Sectian 493.2.1;
e) Irrigation design plan pursuant to Section 493.2.2�and
f} Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet pursuant to Section 493.3:
1) Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA);
2) Estirnated Water Use (EWU),and
3) Estimated Total Water Use {ETWU);
B. LTpon approval of the Iandscape documentation package, the project applicant shall:
l. Receive a building permit and recard the date of the perinit an the certificate af
completion:
2. Frovide a copy of the appraved landscape dc�cumentation package ta the property
owner or site manager.
3. Submit a copy of the water efficient landscape wo�ksheet to ti�e City.
C. In the event that a water-supply emergency is declared by a water purveyor, these
landscape rec�uirements shall be deferred for those projects served within the impacted
area until such time as the water-supply emergency has been lifted.
16.'70.050—�ertifi�ate ��'C'ornpl�tion.
A. Upon completion of tlle installation of landscape and irri�ation systems in compliance
with the approved landscape design plan, a certificate of cornpletion for prescriptive ar
performance compliance shall be submitted tt� the City fc�r revi�w and to the c�wner of
record. The City shall review the cet-tificate of completi�n and shall appro�e or deny the
certificate. The certificate of campletion for the prescriptive ct�mplianee method shall be
limited to the first three elernents listed belc�w, and the perfc�rmanee method shall include
ali six of the following elements:
l. Project infarmation sheetthat contain�:
a) T�ate;
b) Project name;
c) Project applic�nt name, telephone, and mailing address;
d) Project addres� and location; and
e) Property owner name, telephone, and mailing address.
2, Certification by the designer of record that the landscape prt�ject has been
installed per the approved Landseape Documentation Facica�e;
a) Where there have been significant changes mad� in the fieid during
constructit�n,these"�s-built" ar recard drawings shall be included with the
certificatir�n;
b) A diagram of the irrigati�n plan showing hydrozones shall be kept with
the irrigation controller for subsequent rnanagement purposes.
3. Irri�ation scheduling pararneters used ta set the controller {see Section 493.4 of
the M�VEL(7),
4. Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule {see Section 493.5 of the
MWELO);
5. Irrigation audit report (see Section 493.6 of the MWELO); and
6. Sail management r�port,if nc�t submitted with landscape documentation pa�kage,
and dc�cumentation verifyinb implementation af soil report recommendations(see
Sectibn 493.l of the MWEL�}.
B. The project applicanx shall:
1. Sl�bmit the signed certi�'icate af completion to the City for review; aild
2. Ensure that copies c�f the approved certificate of completicrn are submitted to the
locai water agency and property owner or his ar her designee:
C. The City of Redding will approve or deny the certi�icate of co�npletion: If the certificate
af completic�n is deniecl, the City will provide informatic�n to the project applicant
regarding reapplication, appeal, or c�ther assistance.
16.'70.060—�rri�ation �udit, Irriga�ioa� 5u�vey, And Irri�ati�n t�at�r ITs�An�igTs�s.
All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certifzed landscape irrigation:auditor. All
landscape irrigation audits required by the MWELO shall not be conducted by the pers�n who
designed or installed the landscape. rn large projects or projects with multiple landscape
installations (i.e. prc�ducti�n home developments) an auditing rate of one in seven Iots ar
approximately fifteen percent wi11 satisfy the auditinb requiretnent.
A, For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after December l,
2�1 S, the praject applicant shall submit an irrigatior� audit report with the certificate of
compietion to the City that may include, but is not limited to; inspectiQn, system tune-
up, system test with distribution unifarmity, reporting overspray or run off that causes
t�verland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule, including configuring irrigation
contrallers with applicatian rate; sail types, piant factors, slope; exposure a�ld any other
factors necessary far accurate prt�gramming.
The �ity or appropriate water district will administer programs that may include, but not
be limited to,,irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, and irrigation surveys for
c�rnpliance with the maximum appli�d water allawance.
�, The fc�llowing shall apply to all existing non-rehabiiitated landscapes that wele instal�ed
before I?ecember l, 2015,, and are c�ver c�ne acre in size;
l. Fo�landscapes that have a water meter, the City ai appropriate water district will
administer programs that may include; bl2t not be limited to, irrigation water use
analyses, irrigation surveys, and irrigation audits to evali�ate water use and
provide recomrnendatic�ns as necessary to reduce landscape water use to a lev�1
that daes not exceed the maximum applied water allowance for existing
landscapes. The maximum applied water allawance for existing non-rehabilitated
landscapes shall be calculated as: MAWA=(ETo) x (0.62) x (�;8 x RLA + 1.0 x
SLA)'.
2. For iandscapes that do not have a meter, the City or appropriate water district will
administer programs that rnay include, but nc�t be limited to, irrigatian surveys
and irrigation audits to evaluate wat�r use and provide recammendations as
necessary in order to prevent water waste,
16a7Q.70 —6Vater W�s�e Prevea�tiore/P`enalties.
A. The City will prevent water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation by
prohibiting runoff frorn leaving the target landscape due to 1ow head drainage,overspray;
or other similar conditians where water flows c�nto adjacent praperty, nt�n-irrigated areas,
walks, roadways; parking 1Qts, or structures. The City may establish and admirtister
penalties ta the prcaject applicant for non-cc�mpliance with the chapter t� the extent
permitted by law.
�3. Restrictions regarding overspray and runoff riaay be modified if:
1. The landscape area is adjacent tc� perrneabie surfacing and no runoff occurs, or
2. The adjacent non-permeable surfaces are desigi�ed and constri,acted to drain
entirely ta landsca:ping.
16.7�.Q�0—P"ai�lic �ducatian.
Th� City will provide in�ormation to owners of permitted renovations and new, single�family
residential homes rebarding the design, installation, management, an� maintenance of water
efficient landscapes based on a water �rudget.
A_ Model Homes. All model hc�mes that are landscaped shall use signs and written
informatic�n to demonstrate the principles of water efficient landscapes described in this
chapter. The signs shall be used to identify the model as an example of a water efficient
landscape featuring elements such as hydrozones, irrigation equipment, and othe��s that
contribute to the overall water efficient theme. Signage shall include inforrnation ab�ut
the site water use as designed per the local ordinance; specify wha designed and installed
the wat�r efficient landscape; and dem�nstrate l�w water�xse approaches to landscaping
such as using native plants, graywater systems, and rainwater catchment systerns.
Informatian sha11 also be provided about designing, installing, managing, and
maintaining water efficient Iandscapes.
Sectian 2. The passage of this(�rdinance is not a"project"according to the definitian in
the California Environmental Quality Act; and therefore is not subject to the provisions requiring
environmental review.
S�ction 3. Severability. If axiy provision af this Ordinance or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance is held invalid9 the rernainder of the Ordinance and the application of such
provision wi11 remain in effect to the extent perrnitted by l�vv.
�ec�ion 4. This Ordinaiice shall take effect thiriy(30}calendar days after the date of its
adoptian;and the City Clerk shall certify ta the adoptian thereaf and cause public�tion according to
law.
I H[lE1�EBY CEI2'TII+'Y thatthe foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Couneil of
the City of Red�ing at a regular meeting c�n the 21st day af October; 2025, and was duly read and
adopted at a regular meeting on the 4th day of November,2025, by the following vote;
A�'ES: COUNCII..ME ERS: -Audett�,�.lhanuka,Littau,Resn�r,�u�ns
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