Landscape Standard

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. This policy protects local water supplies through the implementation of a whole systems approach to design, construction, installation and maintenance of the landscape resulting in water conserving climate-appropriate landscapes, improved water quality and the minimization of natural resource inputs.

All projects applying for a building permits on/after January 1, 2010.

• Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
• Overview Presentation on Ordinance
• Appendix A Spreadsheet
• Sample Planting Plan
• Sample Irrigation Plan
• Irrigation Details
• WUCOLS (Water Use Classification of Landscape Species Document)

 Commercial projects applying for building permits prior to January 1, 2010.

• Updated Water Efficient Landscape Policy
• Inspection Request Form
• Effective July 1, 2006 all projects that are subject to the Water Efficient Landscape Policy will be charged a plan review inspection fee.  Please refer to the Utilities demand fee schedule for a detailed list of fees.

Single Family Residential projects applying for building permits prior to January 1, 2010.

• Single Family Residential Landscape Informational Brochure
• Single Family Residential Landscape Policy and Forms
• Sample Irrigation Plans
• Sample Planting Plans
• Inspection Request Form