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A.
Applicants subject to the requirements of this chapter shall submit a complete landscape documentation packet to the planning division with a permit application. All applications and plans shall conform to the plant, irrigation and water budget formula requirements set forth in this chapter and the landscape documentation packet.
1.
Landscape concept plan shall include:
a.
Design statement, irrigation notes, planting notes and a conceptual plant palette identifying proposed hydrozones;
b.
MAWA calculation for the landscape project area.
2.
Landscape Construction Drawings. All applications subject to the requirements of this chapter shall include landscape construction drawings that comply with the design standards and specifications contained in this chapter. The construction drawings shall be in compliance with the landscape concept plan. All landscape construction drawings shall include an irrigation plan, a planting and soils plan, and a water management plan with detailed notes and legends necessary for a complete landscape plan review. If the construction drawings differ significantly from the landscape concept plan, as determined by the administrator, the applicant must resubmit an overall water budget calculation in accordance with the landscape documentation packet.
a.
Irrigation Plan. The irrigation plan shall be a separate document from the planting plan. The irrigation plan shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and include pressure calculations and the location, installation details, and specifications of control valves, irrigation heads, piping, irrigation controllers and power supply.
b.
Planting and Soils Plan. The planting plan shall include, but not be limited to:
i.
A description of any existing plant material to be retained or removed.
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A plan showing the planting areas and hydrozones, plant spacing, plant location and size, natural features, water features and all paved areas.
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A legend listing the common botanical plant names and total quantities by container size and species.
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A description of the seed mixes with application rates and relevant germination specifications.
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Soil management plan, including the soil test results and recommendations.
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The grading plan shall be submitted for reference.
c.
Water Management Plan. A water management plan shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The plan shall include:
i.
An introduction and statement of site conditions as described above or a landscape concept plan.
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Identification of the party(ies) responsible for implementation of the water management plan.
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The anticipated water requirements in inches per year and water budget for the various Hydrozones identified in the landscape concept plan to include calculations demonstrating an overall water budget that requires no more irrigation than the 0.7 of the ET adjustment factor.
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A description of the water delivery systems, including the type of irrigation system to be used; water conservation methods to be applied, and precipitation rates for each hydrozone.
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Seasonal irrigation water schedules or procedures for programming of proposed SMART irrigation controllers.
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A maintenance plan for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the irrigation system.
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All applications for model homes shall include the nature of public information documents and signage that will be placed at model homes describing water conservation principles used in landscaping the model home.
B.
Compliance/Enforcement. The administrator or designee shall have the duty and authority to administer and enforce this chapter. A qualifying project is subject to the following review and approval process prior to issuance of a building permit:
1.
Prior to issuance of a permit, a complete landscape documentation packet prepared by an independent licensed landscape architect shall be submitted to the administrator for review and approval. The licensed landscape architect shall ensure that all components of the package adhere to the requirements of this chapter. Any documentation packets submitted without the signature of a licensed landscape architect shall not be accepted for review.
2.
Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection for a project subject to this chapter, a certificate of completion shall be submitted to the administrator certifying that the landscaping has been completed in accordance with the approved planting and irrigation plans for the project. The certificate of completion shall be signed by a licensed architect and shall indicate that:
a.
The landscaping has been installed in conformance with the approved planting and irrigation plans;
b.
The smart irrigation controller has been set according to the irrigation schedule;
c.
The irrigation system has been adjusted to maximize irrigation efficiency and eliminate overspray and runoff; and
d.
A copy of the irrigation schedule has been given to the property owner.
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Upon notice of the applicant, the administrator shall have the right to enter the project site to conduct inspections for the purpose of enforcing this chapter before, during and immediately after installation of the landscaping.
4.
A copy of the completed landscape documentation packet shall be given to the appropriate water agency. If the property is found to be in excess of their established MAWA, the property shall be subject to a landscape water audit.
(Ord. No. 627, § 1, 9-21-2010)