Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1379 • ORDINANCE NO. 1379 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 153.160 AND 153.220.130 MODIFYING THE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND `L' DEFINITIONS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW. WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park ("City") currently regulates water efficient landscaping and irrigation systems in accordance with AB 1881, adopted in 2009; and WHEREAS, the State of California has been undergoing a significant drought for the past several years; and WHEREAS, the water supply is limited and subject to ever-increasing demands; and WHEREAS, the continuation of economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future uses; and WHEREAS, Landscapes that are planned, designed, installed, managed and • maintained with the watershed based approach can improve California's environmental conditions and provide benefits and realize sustainability goals; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California signed Executive Order B-29- 15, effective April 1, 2015 requiring that City's adopt regulations pertaining to drought emergency water conservation in order to safeguard urban water supplies in the event of continued drought, minimize potential for waste and unreasonable use of water and achieve a 25% statewide potable water usage reduction; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to enact regulations to preserve the water supplies for future uses in accordance with Executive Order B-29-15; and WHEREAS, Section 15061(b)(3) of Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (the "CEQA Guidelines") describes the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which "have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment"; where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and zoning regulations do not constitute the approval of any development project, and will therefore not result in any physical change in the environment; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2015, after conducting a properly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 15-10 recommending that the City Council update the BPMC and the Landscape Design Manual as it pertains to water efficient landscaping, consistent with Executive Order B-29-15; and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK • DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 153 ("Zoning Code") Section 153.160, entitled "Water Efficient Landscaping" of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code shall be repealed in its entirety. SECTION 2. Chapter 153 ("Zoning Code") Section 153.160, entitled "Water Efficient Landscaping" shall be added to the Baldwin Park Municipal Code and reads as follows: Section Contents: §153.160.010 Intent and Purpose §153.160.020 Applicability §153.160.030 General Landscaping Standards §153.160.040 Residential Landscaping Standards §153.160.050 Nonresidential Landscaping Standards §153.160.060 Landscape Approval Procedure §153.160.070 Preliminary Landscape Design Plan §153.160.080 Elements of the Landscape Documentation Package §153.160.090 Landscape Design Plan §153.160.100 Irrigation Design Plan §153.160.110 Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet • §153.160.120 Soil Management Report §153.160.130 Grading Design Plan §153.160.140 Certificate of Completion §153.160.150 Irrigation Scheduling §153.160.160 Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule §153.160.170 Irrigation Audit Report §153.160.180 Irrigation Efficiency §153.160.190 Recycled Water §153.160.192 Graywater Systems §153.160.200 Stormwater Management §153.160.210 Public Education §153.160.220 Provisions for Existing Landscapes §153.160.225 Prescriptive Compliance §153.160.230 Other Applicable Regulations § 153.160.010 — Intent and Purpose A. Landscaping minimum standards and guidelines. The landscaping standards in this subchapter are established to set forth minimum standards and guidelines for the design, maintenance and installation of water-efficient landscaping and irrigation systems. Landscaping shall be utilized to enhance the visual quality of the environment, to reduce heat and glare, to identify building entries, to provide shade, to relieve the monotony of long expanses of building and walls, to control • soil erosion and to buffer areas and land uses potentially incompatible with one another. B. Water conservation. Water conservation measures shall be addressed through the water-efficient landscape and irrigation design. Sustainable landscapes are encouraged through actions that conserve and recycle the resources invested in landscapes. C. Legislative direction. The California State Legislature has found: 1. That waters resources in California are of limited supply and are subject to ever-increasing demands. 2. That the continuation of California's economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future uses. 3. That 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. That 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. 11111 5. That landscape design, installation, maintenance and management can 9 and should be water efficient. 6. That Section 2 of Article X 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. § 153.160.020 —Applicability A. Landscape projects. After December 1, 2015 and consistent with Executive Order No. B-29-15, the provisions of this subchapter shall apply to all of the following landscape projects: 1. New development projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check, or design review. 2. Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check or design review. • B. The reporting requirements of this ordinance shall become effective December 1, 2015 and the remainder of this ordinance shall be effective no later than February 1, 2016. C. Any project with an aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less may comply with the performance requirements of this ordinance or conform to the prescriptive measures contained in §153.160.225. D. For projects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater captured on site, any lot or parcel within the project that has less than 2500 s.f. of landscape and meets the lot or parcel's landscape water requirement (Estimated Total Water Use) entirely with treated or untreated graywater or through stored rainwater captured on site is subject only to Section 153.160.220.A.5 of the City's Municipal Code. E. Exceptions. The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to: 1. Registered local, state or federal historical sites; 2. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; 3. Mined-land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation 4111 system; and 4. Plant collections as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public. § 153.160.030—General Landscaping Standards The landscaping standards provided in this section shall apply to all parcels within the city. A. Landscape Design Manual and Design Guidelines Manual. A Landscape Design Manual and a Design Guidelines Manual, adopted by resolution of the City Council, shall together establish criteria for the design and review of landscape and irrigation plans, and such criteria shall be adhered to in the design of landscape and irrigation plans. B. Landscape height. Shrubs, flowers, plants and hedges shall not exceed 3 feet in height. C. Tree location. Trees may be planted in any required yard area. D. Landscaping and irrigation system. Landscaping and a permanent irrigation system shall be maintained in the area between the front property line and the dwelling, building or structure. • E. Landscaping maintenance. Landscaping and vegetation shall be maintained as • follows: 1. All landscaped areas shall be kept and maintained in a manner that does not detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood, and that protects the health, safety and welfare of the user, occupants and general public. 2. All landscaped areas shall be kept and maintained in a neat and clean condition, free of weeds, debris, litter, dead, diseased or dying vegetation and broken or defective decorative elements. 3. Vegetation in landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned and watered to maintain a healthy, growing condition. 4. Irrigation systems shall be kept in good working condition and repair to prevent leaks or public health hazards. 5. Vegetative overgrowth shall not be permitted in a manner that is likely to harbor rodents, vermin, insects or other nuisances; or impedes, obstructs or denies pedestrian or other lawful travel on sidewalks, walkways or other public rights-of-way. • 6. All property owners shall water, prune, weed and otherwise maintain landscaping in the parkway portions of adjoining streets, including street trees. 7. Parkway landscaping shall be maintained by the abutting property owner. F. Water Conservation in Landscaping Act. Landscape planting shall emphasize drought-tolerant and native species, complement the architectural design of structures on the site and be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of the site. Consistent with the purposes of California Government Code §§65591 et seq. (Water Conservation in Landscaping Act), all new and rehabilitated landscape projects shall comply with the following water-conserving landscape requirements: 1. To the greatest extent possible, landscape material shall consist of drought-tolerant plants. Low-water-use plants shall be used in at least 50 percent of the total planted area. Planted areas shall consist of plant material well-suited to the given soil and climate of the region. Plant selection shall take into consideration water conservation through appropriate use and groupings of plants that are well adapted to particular sites and require similar watering needs and climatic, geological and topographical conditions. • 2. The maximum area permitted for turf shall be 50 percent of the total • landscaped area on the site. Higher percentages may be permitted when sod is an essential part of the development such as playing fields for schools or parks and residential model units. Turf usage shall only be permitted for highly visual and functional use areas. Turf shall not be permitted in areas difficult to irrigate, such as sidewalk strips, slopes over 15 percent or narrow pathways. 3. Where decorative water features such as pools, ponds or waterfalls are used in landscaped areas, such features shall incorporate recycling of water and where available, use of reclaimed water. Decorative water features shall be designed to minimize water loss. § 153.160.040— Residential Landscaping Standards The following standards shall apply to all parcels in the R-1-7,500, R-1, R-G and R-3 zones: A. Minimum landscaping of lot. A minimum of 20 percent of the entire lot shall be fully landscaped with plant materials. B. Minimum landscaping of front yard area. A minimum of 50 percent of the front yard area between the street and dwelling unit shall be fully landscaped. Non- landscaped areas shall only be used for the purpose of pedestrian and vehicular 411 access. C. Minimum landscaping of side yard area. A minimum of 50 percent of the street side yard areas between the street and dwelling unit shall be fully landscaped. D. Landscape maintenance. The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping, including parkway landscaping, with maintenance, including, but not limited to, watering, pruning, fertilizing and replacing deteriorated plant materials. E. Landscaping adjacent to driveways and buildings. A strip of landscaping shall be installed and maintained adjacent to all driveways and buildings located upon any R-G and R-3 zoned lots. The location, area and design of such landscaped areas are subject to review and approval by the Director of Community Development or designee. § 153.160.050— Nonresidential Landscaping Standards All new and rehabilitated landscaping plans undertaken in conjunction with any private development project on commercial, industrial, mixed-use and other nonresidential properties, or those projects requiring a grading, building or use permit, shall comply with the following standards: • A. Unpaved areas. All unpaved areas, including those portions of required yard areas not utilized for vehicular and pedestrian access, shall be landscaped with plant material, including some combination of trees, shrubs, groundcover and turf. Dry landscape material may be incorporated into the landscape design. B. Automatic irrigation system. All landscaped areas shall be provided with an automatic irrigation system, unless the Director of Community Development finds that such an irrigation system, due to the size, location or configuration of the landscaped area, cannot reasonably be installed and maintained. C. Plant sizes and plant spacing. To achieve an immediate effect of a landscape installation and to allow sustained growth of planting materials, plant material sizes and plant spacing shall comply with the following standards: 1. The minimum plant size for trees shall be 15 gallons, unless otherwise specified by the provisions of this chapter. Trees planted within 10 feet of a street, sidewalk, paved trail or walkway shall be a deep-rooted species or shall be separated from paved surfaces by a root barrier to prevent physical damage to public improvements. A minimum distance of 15 feet is required between the center of trees to street light standards, water meters, back-flow prevention systems, sewer cleanouts and fire hydrants. 2. The minimum plant size for shrubs shall be 5 gallons. 3. Groundcover, including turf, shall be planted in a manner to provide 100 percent coverage within 1 year of initial planting. D. Freeway frontage landscaping. Lots with freeway frontage shall provide and maintain freeway frontage landscaping on private property fronting the freeway. E. Parking lot landscaping. Parking lot landscaping shall be provided pursuant to §153.150.110. § 153.160.060— Landscape Approval Procedure A. Preliminary Landscape Design Plan required. In conjunction with any application subject to design review, a Preliminary Landscape Design Plan shall be provided. The plan shall contain the information described in §153.160.070, and shall be reviewed by the Design Review Committee for compliance with the landscape design criteria contained in §§153.160.030, 153.160.040 and 153.160.050. The design review process represents the basis for approval or denial of a design proposal. No grading, building or use permit can be issued until a project has received approval from the Design Review Committee. B. Landscape Design Plan. Following the granting of all required planning and subdivision approvals, full construction drawings shall be submitted to the Building Division for plan check approval. Drawings submitted for plan check shall include the entire Landscape Documentation Package described in • §153.160.080, including the approved Preliminary Landscape Design Plan. The Landscape Design Plan shall be in substantial conformity with the approved Preliminary Landscape Design Plan prior to issuance of building permits. § 153.160.070 — Preliminary Landscape Design Plan A Preliminary Landscape Design Plan shall specify the items detailed below. Special design attributes may require detail drawings and/or the submittal of manufacturer's literature. A. Planting material. Locate and identify all landscape planting material, including trees, shrubs, groundcover and turf. Planting symbols shall be clearly drawn. B. Reference. Reference planting symbols, specifying botanical name, common name, container size, spacing and quantities. C. Existing mature trees. Locate all existing mature trees, noting biological name, common name and approximate trunk size, measured at 2 feet above existing grade. Note trees to be removed, relocated on-site or maintained in place. D. Hydrozones. Express variation in water need. Designate hydrozones as low, moderate or high water usage. • E. Hardscape. Locate and identify all paving and hardscape material. F. Height. Locate and identify the height of all walls, fences and gates. G. Outdoor amenities. Locate and identify all outdoor amenity features, including, but not limited to pools, spas, various water features, trellises, gazebos, play equipment, picnic tables and benches. § 153.160.080 — Elements of the Landscape Documentation Package The Landscape Documentation Package shall include the following elements: A. The following project information shall be provided in the Landscape Documentation Package. 1. Date 2. Project applicant 3. Project address (if available, parcel and/or lot number(s)) 4. Total landscape area (square feet) • 5. Project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, • homeowner-installed) 6. Water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local water purveyor 7. Checklist of all documents in Landscape Documentation Package 8. Project contacts to include contact information for the project applicant and property owner 9. Applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the requirements of the water efficient landscape ordinance and submit a complete Landscape Documentation Package." B. Approved Preliminary Landscape Design Plan. C. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet as described in § 153.160.110. D. Soil Management Report as described in § 153.160.120. E. Landscape Design Plan as described in § 153.160.090. F. Irrigation Design Plan as described in § 153.160.100. G. Grading Design Plan as described in § 153.160.130. § 153.160.090 — Landscape Design Plan A. Landscape design criteria. For the efficient use of water, a landscape shall be carefully designed and planned for the intended function of the project. A landscape design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package: 1. Plant Material a. Any plant may be selected for the landscape, providing the Estimated Total Water Use (as described in §153.160.110(D)) in the landscape area does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance (as described in §153.160.110(C)). To encourage the efficient use of water, the following is highly recommended: i. Protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation. ii. Selection of water-conserving plant and turf species. • iii. Selection of plants based on disease and pest resistance. • iv. Selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinances or tree shading guidelines. v. Selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists. 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 §153.160.100(A)(2)(d). 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: i. 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. ii. 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, power lines). iii. Consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade and winter solar gain. d. Turf is not allowed on slopes greater than 25 percent where the toe of the slope is adjacent to an impermeable hardscape and where 25 percent means 1 foot of vertical elevation change for every 4 feet of horizontal length (rise divided by run x 100 = slope percent). e. A landscape design plan for projects in fire-prone areas shall address fire safety and prevention. A defensible space or zone around a building or structure is required pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 4291(a) and (b). Avoid fire-prone plant materials and highly flammable mulches. f. The use of invasive and/or noxious plant species is strongly discouraged. g. 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 low- w• ater use plants as a group. 2. Water Features a. Recirculating water systems shall be used for water features. b. Where available, recycled water shall be used as a source for decorative water features. c. Surface area of a water feature shall be included in the high water use hydrozone area of the water budget calculation. 3. Mulch and Amendments a. A minimum 2-inch 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. b. Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes. c. The mulching portion of the seed/mulch slurry in hydro-seeded • applications shall meet the mulching requirement. d. Soil amendments shall be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil report and what is appropriate for the plants selected. B. Landscape design plan attributes. The landscape design plan, at a minimum, shall have the following items: 1. North arrow 2. Scale (preferably an engineer's scale of 1"=10' or 1"=20') 3. Delineated property lines and easements, including utility easements 4. Adjacent streets, including location, dimension, and centerline 5. Existing and proposed public improvements, including right-of-way and street dedications 6. All existing and planned buildings and structures on site 7. Delineate and label each hydrozone by number, letter or other method I a. Identify each hydrozone as low, moderate, high water or mixed • water use. Temporarily irrigated areas of the landscape shall be included in the low water use hydrozone for the water budget calculation b. Identify recreational areas c. Identify areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants d. Identify areas irrigated with recycled water e. Identify type of mulch and application depth f. 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, and 24-hour retention or infiltration capacity of any applicable stormwater best management practices that encourage on-site retention and infiltration of stormwater. Stormwater 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 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 as discussed in Section 153.160.220 and their 24-hour retention or infiltration capacity; 12. Identify any applicable graywater discharge piping system components and area(s) of distribution; 13. Contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan." • 14. Bear the signature of a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape • contractor or any other person authorized to design a landscape. (See §§ 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701 and 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code, § 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations and §6721 of the Food and Agriculture Code.) § 153.160.100 — Irrigation Design Plan A. Irrigation system requirements. This section applies to landscaped areas requiring permanent irrigation, not areas that require temporary irrigation solely for the plant establishment period. For the efficient use of water, an irrigation system shall meet all the requirements listed in this section and the manufacturers' 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. Landscape water meters, defined as either a dedicated water service meter or private submeter, shall be installed for all non- residential irrigated landscapes of 1,000 sq. ft. and residential • irrigated landscaped of 5,000 sq. ft. or greater. A landscape water meter may be either i) a customer service meter dedicated to landscape use provided by the local water purveyor; or ii) a privately owned meter or submeter. b. Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data utilizing non-volatile memory shall be required for irrigation scheduling in all irrigation systems. c. If the water pressure is below or exceeds the recommended pressure of the specified irrigation devices, the installation of a pressure regulating device is required 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 a gate 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. f. Backflow prevention devices shall be required to protect the water supply from contamination by the irrigation system. g. Flow sensors that detect high flow conditions created by system damage or malfunction are required for all non-residential • landscapes and residential landscapes of 5,000 sq. ft. or larger. h. Master shut-off valves are required on all projects except landscapes that make use of technologies that allow for the individual control of sprinklers that are individually pressurized in a system equipped with low pressure shut down features. i. 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. j. Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as soil type and infiltration rate, shall be utilized when designing irrigation systems. k. The design of the irrigation system shall conform to the hydrozones of the landscape design plan. I. The irrigation system must be designed and installed to meet, at a minimum, the irrigation efficiency criteria as described in § 153.160.110 regarding the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. m. All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in • the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers'/International Code Council's (ASABE/ICC) 802-2014 "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard", All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher using the protocol defined in ASABE/ICC 802-2014. n. It is highly recommended that the project applicant inquire with the local water purveyor about peak water operating demands (on the water supply system) or water restrictions that may impact the effectiveness of the irrigation system. o. In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is required to maximize water infiltration into the root zone. p. Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall have matched precipitation rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's recommendations. q. Head to head coverage is recommended. However, sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible • distribution uniformity using the manufacturer's recommendations. r. Swing joints or other riser-protection components are required on all risers subject to damage that are adjacent to hardscapes or in high traffic areas of turf grass. s. Check valves or anti-drain valves are required f on all sprinkler heads where low point drainage could occur. t. Areas less than ten (10) feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or other means that produces no runoff or overspray. u. 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 landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs. S ii. The adjacent non-permeable surfaces are designed and • constructed to drain entirely to landscaping. iii. The irrigation designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the Landscape Documentation Package, and clearly demonstrates strict adherence to irrigation system design criteria in section 153.160.100(A)(1)(h). Prevention of overspray and runoff must be confirmed during the irrigation audit v. Slopes greater than 25 percent shall not be irrigated with an irrigation system with an application rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. This restriction may be modified if the landscape designer 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. 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 to facilitate the appropriate irrigation of trees. The mature size and extent of the root zone shall be considered when designing irrigation for the tree. d. Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use, or moderate and high water use, may be allowed if: i. Plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water uses and their plant factor. ii. The plant factor of the higher water using plant is used for calculations. e. Individual hydrozones that mix high and low water use plants shall not be permitted. f. 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. Use this valve number in the hydrozone information table which is required in the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet. This table can also assist with the irrigation audit and programming the controller. B. Irrigation design plan requirements. The irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall contain: 1. The point of connection to the public water supply, and location and size of separate water meters for landscape 2. Location, type, size and manufacturer 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. 3. Static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply. 4. Flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour) and design operating pressure (pressure per square inch) for each station. 5. Recycled water irrigation systems as specified in Section 153.160.190. • 6. The following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation design plan." 7. The signature of a licensed landscape architect, certified irrigation designer, licensed landscape contractor or any other person authorized to design an irrigation system. (See §§ 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701 and 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code, § 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations and § 6721 of the Food and Agricultural Code.) § 153.160.110 —Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet A. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet required. A project applicant shall submit the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet, as provided in the Landscape Design Manual, which contains information on the plant factor, irrigation method, irrigation efficiency, and area associated with each hydrozone. Calculations are then made to show that the evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF) for the landscape project does not exceed a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for non-residential areas, exclusive of Special Landscape Areas. The ETAF for a landscape project is based on the plant factors and irrigation methods selected. The Maximum Applied Water Allowance is calculated based on the maximum ETAF allowed and expressed as annual gallons required. The Estimated Total • Water Use (ETWU) is calculated based on the plants used and irrigation method selected for the landscape design. The ETWU must be below the MAWA. In • calculating the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Total Water Use, a project applicant shall use the ETo values from the Reference Evapotranspiration Table contained in the water-efficient landscape packet available from the Community Development Director. Because the city is not covered by the Reference Evapotranspiration Table as provided in the Landscape Design Manual, projects shall use data from other cities located nearby in the same reference evapotranspiration zone, such as the City of Monrovia, as found in the CIMIS Reference Evapotranspiration Zones Map, Department of Water Resources, 1999. B. Water budget calculations. Water budget calculations shall adhere to the following requirements: 1. The plant factor used shall be from the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) or from horticultural researchers with academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The plant factor ranges from 0 to 0.1 for low water use plants, from 0.4 to 0.6 for moderate water use plants and from 0.7 to 1.0 for high water use plants. 2. All water features shall be included in the high water use hydrozone and temporarily irrigated areas shall be included in the low water use hydrozone. 3. All Special Landscape Areas shall be identified and their water use calculated as described below. 4. ET Adjustment Factor for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0. § 153.160.120 — Soil Management Report A. Soil management report required. 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 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 shall include, as applicable: • i. Soil texture i • • • ii. Infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate table iii. pH iv. Total soluble salts v. Sodium vi. Percent organic matter 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 as part of the Landscape Documentation Package. b. If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted as part of the Certificate of Completion. 3. The soil analysis report shall be made available, in a timely manner, to the professionals preparing the landscape design plans and irrigation design plans to make any necessary adjustments to the design plans. 4. The project applicant, or his/her designee, shall submit documentation verifying implementation of soil analysis report recommendations with Certificate of Completion. § 153.160.130— Grading Design Plan A. Grading. For the efficient use of water, grading of a project site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff and water waste. A grading plan, prepared by a civil engineer, shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package. 1. The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished configurations and elevations of the landscape area including all of the following: a. Height of graded slopes b. Drainage patterns • c. Pad elevations d. Finish grade e. Stormwater retention improvements, if applicable 2. To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that project applicants do the following: a. Grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and does not drain on to non-permeable hardscapes. b. Avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil. c. Avoid soil compaction in landscape areas. 3. 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 a licensed professional as authorized by law. § 153.160.140 — Certificate of Completion Upon receipt of the permit for the Landscape Documentation Package and completion of the landscaping and irrigation system, the developer shall submit a Certificate of • Completion, as provided in the Landscape Design Manual, to the Director of Community Development for review. The following details apply to the Certificate of Completion: A. Standard form. The Certificate of Completion shall be on a standard form approved by the Director of Community Development. B. Compliance statement. The Certificate of Completion shall include a statement that the landscaping and irrigation system have been installed in substantial compliance with the approved Landscape Documentation Package. It shall acknowledge the evaluation of the landscape and irrigation system by a California licensed landscape architect, landscape contractor or other individual deemed qualified by the Director of Community Development. 1. Where there have been significant changes made in the field during construction., these `as-built' or record drawings shall be included with the certification; 2. SA diagram of the irrigation plan showing hydrozones shall be kept with the irrigation controller for subsequent management purposes. C. Irrigation scheduling parameters. The Certificate of Completion shall include the irrigation scheduling parameters used to set the controller pursuant to • §153.160.150. 1111) D. Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule. The Certificate of Completion shall include a landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule pursuant to §153.160.160. E. Irrigation audit report. The Certificate of Completion shall include an irrigation audit report pursuant to §153.160.170. F. Soils analysis report. The Certificate of Completion shall include a soils analysis report if not previously submitted with the Landscape Documentation Package pursuant to §153.160.120. G. Submit Certificate of Completion to Director. The developer shall submit the Certificate of Completion to the Director of Community Development prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. H. Submit Certificate of Completion to purveyor and owner. The developer shall submit approved copies of the Certificate of Completion to the local water purveyor and property owner or his or her designee. § 153.160.150— Irrigation Scheduling 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: A. Automatic irrigation controllers. Irrigation scheduling shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers. B. Allowable hours of irrigation. Overhead irrigation shall be scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. unless weather conditions prevent it. If allowable hours of irrigation differ from the local water purveyor or other agency, a stricter schedule shall apply. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is only allowed for auditing and system maintenance. C. Irrigation schedule implementation. For implementation of the irrigation schedule, particular attention must be paid to irrigation run times, emission device, flow rate and current reference evapotranspiration, so that applied water meets the Estimated Total Water Use. Total annual applied water shall be less than or equal to Maximum Applied Water Allowance. Actual irrigation schedules shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers using current reference evapotranspiration data (e.g., CIMIS) or soil moisture sensor data. D. Automatic controller parameters. Parameters used to set the automatic controller shall be developed and submitted for each of the following: 1. The plant establishment period • 2. The established landscape 3. Temporarily irrigated areas. E. Stations. Each irrigation schedule shall consider for each station all of the following that apply: 1. Irrigation interval (days between irrigation) 2. Irrigation run times (hours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid runoff) 3. Number of cycle starts required for each irrigation event to avoid runoff 4. Amount of applied water scheduled to be applied on a monthly basis 5. Application rate setting 6. Root depth setting 7. Plant type setting 8. Soil type • 9. Slope factor setting 10. Shade factor setting 11. Irrigation uniformity or efficiency setting § 153.160.160— Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule A. Regular maintenance schedule required. Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular maintenance schedule shall be submitted with the Certificate of Completion. B. Regular maintenance schedule contents. A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to: routine inspection, auditing, adjustment and repair of the irrigation system and its components, aerating and dethatching turf areas, topdressing with compost, replenishing mulch, fertilizing; pruning, weeding in all landscape areas and removing obstructions to emission devices. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance. C. Irrigation equipment repairs. Repair of all irrigation equipment shall be done with the originally installed components or their equivalents or with components with greater efficiency. • D. Sustainable practices. A project applicant is encouraged to implement established landscape industry sustainable Best Practices for all landscape maintenance activities. § 153.160.170 — Irrigation Audit Report A. Landscape irrigation audit. All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a third party certified landscape irrigation auditor. Landscape audits shall not be conducted by the person who designed the landscape or installed the landscape. B. Irrigation water usage and report. For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after December 1, 2015, as described in §153.160.020, the following shall apply: 1. The project applicant shall submit an irrigation audit report with the Certificate of Completion 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, including configuring irrigation controllers with application rate, soil types, plant factors, slope, exposure and any other factors necessary for the accurate programming. 2. The city may require an irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, or irrigation surveys to ensure compliance with the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. § 153.160.180 — Irrigation Efficiency For the purpose of determining Estimated Total Water Use, average irrigation efficiency is assumed to be 0.75 for overhead spray devices and 0.81 for drip system devices. § 153.160.190 — Recycled Water A. Recycled water irrigation systems. The installation of recycled water irrigation systems shall allow for the current and future use of recycled water. B. Laws. All recycled water irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in accordance with all applicable local and State laws. C. Special landscape areas. Landscapes using recycled water are considered Special Landscape Areas. The ET Adjustment Factor for new and existing (non- rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0. § 153.160.192 — Graywater Systems Any proposed graywater systems shall conform to the California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5, Chapter 16) and any applicable City standards. • § 153.160.200 — Stormwater Management and Rainwater Retention • A. Stormwater best management practices. Stormwater management practices minimize runoff and increase infiltration which recharges groundwater and improves water quality. Implementing stormwater best management practices into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff and to increase on-site rainwater retention and infiltration are encouraged. B. Regional Water Quality Control Board. Project applicants shall refer to the Regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements. C. Friable Soil. All planted landscape areas are required to have friable soil to maximize water retention and infiltration. § 153.160.210 — Public Education A. Statement of Intent. Education is a critical component to promote the efficient use of water in landscapes. The use of appropriate principles of design, installation, management and maintenance that save water is encouraged in the community. B. Education Requirements. • 1. All model homes shall be landscaped and shall use signs and written information to demonstrate the principles of water-efficient landscapes described in this ordinance. 2. Developers shall provide information to owners of new, single-family residential homes regarding the design, installation, management and maintenance of water-efficient landscapes. 3. Signs shall be used to identify all models as an example of a water efficient landscape featuring elements such as hydrozones, irrigation equipment and others that contribute to the overall water-efficient theme. 4. Information shall be provided about designing, installing, managing and maintaining water-efficient landscapes. § 153.160.220— Provisions for Existing Landscapes A. Existing landscapes requirements. This section shall apply to all existing landscapes that were installed before December 1, 2015 and are over 1 acre in size. 1. For all landscapes that have a water meter, the city shall administer 411 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), where MAWA = Maximum Applied Water Allowance (gallons per year) ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration (inches per year) 0.62 = Conversion Factor (to gallons) 0.7 = ET Adjustment Factor (ETAF) LA = Landscape Area including SLA (square feet) 0.3 = Additional Water Allowance for SLA SLA = Special Landscape Area (square feet) 2. For all landscapes that do not have a meter, the city shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation surveys and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary in order to prevent water waste. B. Landscape irrigation audits. All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor. § 153.160.225 — Prescriptive Compliance A. Compliance with the following items is mandatory and must be documented on a landscape plan in order to achieve prescriptive compliance. 1. Submit a Landscape Documentation Package which includes the following elements: a. Date b. Project applicant c. Project location including parcel number d. Total landscape area in square feet, including a breakdown of turf and plant material e. Project type (new, rehabilitated, public, private, home-owner installed) f. Water supply type (potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water purveyor g. Contact information for the project applicant and property owner h. Applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the requirements of the prescriptive compliance option. 2. Incorporate compost at a rate of at least four (4) cubic yards per 1,000 square feet to a depth of six inches into landscape area unless contra- indicated by a soils test) 3. Plant material shall comply with all of the following: a. For residential areas, install climate adapted plants that require • occasional, little or no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 75% of the plant area excluding edibles and areas • using recycled water; b. For non-residential areas, install climate adapted plants that require occasional, little or no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 100% of the plant area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water. c. A minimum three inch (3") 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. 4. Turf shall comply with the following: a. Turf shall not exceed 20% of the landscape area in residential areas, and there shall be no turf in non-residential areas. b. Turf shall not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of 1 foot vertical elevation change for every 4 feet of horizontal length; c. Turf is prohibited in parkways less than 10 feet wide, unless the parkway is adjacent to a parking strip and used to enter and exit vehicles. Any turf in parkways must be irrigated by subsurface irrigation or by other technology that creates no overspray or runoff. 5. Irrigation systems shall comply with the following: a. Automatic irrigation controllers are required and must use evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data. b. Irrigation controllers shall be of a type which does not lost programming date in the event the primary power source is interrupted. c. Pressure regulators shall be installed on the irrigation system to ensure the dynamic pressure of the system is within the manufacturers recommended pressure range. d. Manual shut-off valves (such as gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) shall be installed as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply. e. All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the ANSI standard, ASABE/ICC 802-2014. "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard," All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher using the protocol defined in ASABE/ICC 802-2014. § 153.160.230 — Other Applicable Regulations In addition to the requirements contained in this subchapter, regulations contained in subchapters 153.150, Off-Street Parking and Loading, and 153.200, Nonconforming Lots, Structures and Uses, may apply to landscaping. SECTION 3. Chapter 153 ("Zoning Code") Section 153.220.130, entitled "L • Definitions" of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code shall be repealed in its entirety. SECTION 4. Chapter 153 ("Zoning Code") Section 153.220.130 entitled "L Definitions" shall be added to the Baldwin Park Municipal Code and reads as follows: § 153.220.130 — L Definitions LANDSCAPING. Areas devoted to, or developed and maintained predominantly with, native or exotic plant materials including lawn, ground cover, trees, shrubs and other plant material. Landscaping may also include small amounts of accessory decorative outdoor landscape elements such as pools, fountains and paved or decorative surfaces, all of which are suitably designed, selected, installed and maintained to enhance a site. "Applied Water" means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the landscape. "Automatic Irrigation Controller" means an automatic timing device used to remotely control valves that operate an irrigation system. Automatic irrigation controllers schedule irrigation events using either evapotranspiration (weather- based) or soil moisture data. "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. "Certificate of Completion" refers to the document required pursuant to Section 153.160.140 of the City's Municipal Code. "Certified Irrigation Designer" means a person certified to design irrigation systems by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization or other program such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense irrigation designer certification program and Irrigation Association's Certified Irrigation Designer program. "Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor" means a person certified to perform landscape irrigation audits by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization or other program such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense irrigation auditor certification program and Irrigation Association's Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor program. "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. • "Common Interest Developments" means community apartment projects, • condominium projects, planned developments and stock cooperatives. "Compost" means the safe and stable product of controlled biologic decomposition of organic materials that is beneficial to plant growth. "Conversion Factor" (0.62) means the number that converts acre-inches per acre per year to gallons per square foot per year. "Distribution Uniformity means the measure of uniformity of irrigation water over a defined area. "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. "Ecological Restoration Project" means a project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem. "Effective precipitation or "usable rainfall" (Eppt) means the portion of total precipitation which becomes available for plant growth. "Emitter" means a drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from • the system to the soil. "Established Landscape" means the point at which plants in the landscape have developed significant root growth into the soil. Typically most plans are established after one or two years of growth. "Establishment Period of the Plants means the first year after installing the pant in the landscape or the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment. Native habitat migration areas and trees may need three to five years for establishment. "Estimated Total Water Use" (ETVVU) means the total water used per year per hydrozone, or sum of hydrozones, for the landscape. "ET Adjustment Factor" (ETAF) means a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for non-residential areas, that, when applied to reference evapotranspiration, adjusts for plant factors and irrigation efficiency, two major influences upon the amount of water that needs to be applied to the landscape. The ETAF for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0. The ETAF for existing non-rehabilitated landscapes is 0.8."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. "Flow Sensor" means an inline device installed at the supply point of the irrigation system that produces a repeatable signal proportional to flow rate. Flow sensors must be connected to an automatic irrigation controller, or flow monitor capable of receiving flow signals sand operation master valves. This combination flow sensor/controller may also function as a landscape water or submeter. "Friable" means a soil condition that is easily crumbled or loosely compacted down to a minimum depth per planting material requirements, whereby the root structure of newly planted material will be allowed to spread unimpeded. "Graywater" means untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes, and dos not present a threat from contamination by unhealthful processing, manufacturing, or operating wastes. "Graywater" includes, but is not limited to wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers. "Hardscapes" means any durable material (pervious and non-pervious). 40 "HY drozone" means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs and rooting depth. 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 Plant Species" means species of plants not historically found in California that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental or economic resources. Invasive species may be regulated by county agricultural agencies as noxious species. Lists of invasive plants are maintained at the California Invasive Plant Inventory and United States Department of Agriculture invasive and noxious weeds database. "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. The audit must be conducted in a manner consistent with the Irrigation Association's Landscape Irrigation Auditor Certification Program or other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Watersense" labeled auditing program. "Irrigation Efficiency" (IE) 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 irrigation efficiency for purposes of this chapter are 0.75 for overhead spray devices and 0.81 for drip systems. "Irrigation Survey" means an evaluation of an irrigation system that is less detailed than an irrigation audit. An irrigation survey includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system test, and written recommendations to improve performance of the irrigation system. "Irrigation Water use Analysis" means a review of water use data based on meter readings and billing data. "Landscape Architect" means a person who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in California Business and Professions Code § 5615. "Landscape Area" means all the planting areas, turf areas and water features in a landscape design plan subject to the Maximum Applied Water Allowance calculation. The landscape 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 11111 vegetation). "Landscape Contractor" means a person licensed by the State of California to construct, maintain, repair, install and subcontract the development of landscape systems. "Landscape Documentation Package" means the package of documents required to be submitted to the city pursuant to § 153.160.080. "Landscape Project" means the total area of landscape in a project as defined in `landscape area" for the purposes of Subchapter 153.160.020 of the City's Municipal Code. "Landscape Water Meter" means an inline device installed at the irrigation supply point that measures the flow of water into the irrigation system and is connected to a totalizer to record water use. "Lateral Line" means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve. "Local Water Purveyor" Means any entity, including a public or private water company that provides retail water services. There are three "Local Water • Purveyors" in Baldwin Park, Valley County Water District, San Gabriel Valley • Water Company and Valley View Mutual Water Company. "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. "Master Shut Off Valve" is an automatic valve installed at the irrigation supply point which controls water flow into the irrigation system. "Maximum Applied Water Allowance" (MAWA) means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area. It is based upon the area's reference evapotranspiration, the ET Adjustment Factor and the size of the landscape area. The Estimated Total Water Use shall not exceed the MAWA. Special Landscape Areas, including recreation areas, areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and areas irrigated with recycled water are subject to the MAWA with an ET Adjustment Factor not to exceed 1.0. MAWA = (ETo) (.62) [(ETAF x LA) + ((1- ETAF) x SLA)]. • "Median" is an area between opposing lanes of traffic that may be unplanted or planted with trees, shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses. "Microclimate" means the climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the climate of the overall landscape area due to factors such as wind, sun exposure, plant density or proximity to reflective surfaces. "Mulch" means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, 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. "New Construction" means for purposes of Subchapter 153.160 new building with a landscape or other new landscape, such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building. "Non-Residential Landscape" means landscapes in commercial, institutional, industrial and public settings that may have areas designed for recreational or public assembly. It also includes portions of common areas of common interest developments with designated recreational areas. • "Operating Pressureit means the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system are designed by the manufacturer to operate. "Overhead Sprinkler Irrigation Systems" means systems that deliver water through the air (e.g., spray heads and rotors). "Overspray" means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area. "Permit" means an authorizing document issued by the City of Baldwin Park for new construction or rehabilitated landscapes. "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, estimates the amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of subchapter 153.160, the plant factor range for very low water use plants is 0 to 0.1, the plant factor range for low water use plants is 0 to 0.1, 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 are derived from the publication, "Water Use Classification of Landscape Species". Plant factors may also be obtained from horticultural researchers from academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). "Project Applicant" means the individual or entity submitting a Landscape Documentation Package, to request a permit, plan check or design review from the city. A project applicant may be the property owner or his or her designee. "Rain Sensor" or "Rain Sensing Shutoff Device" means a component which automatically suspends an irrigation event when it rains. "Record Drawing" or "As-Builts" means a set of reproducible drawings which show significant changes in the work made during construction and which are usually based on drawings marked up in the field and other data furnished by the contractor. "Recreational Area" means areas, excluding private single-family residential areas, for active play, recreation or public assembly in parks, sports fields, picnic grounds, and amphitheaters. "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 expressed in inches per day, month or year, 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 Allowance so that regional differences in climate can be accommodated. "Rehabilitated Landscape" means any re-landscaping project that requires a permit, plan check or design review, and the modified landscape area is equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet. "Residential Landscape' means landscapes surrounding single or multifamily homes. "Runoff' means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the landscape 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. "Soil Moisture Sensing Device" or "Soil Moisture Sensor" means a device that measures the amount of water in the soil. The device may also suspend or initiate an irrigation event. • "Soil Texture" means the classification of sol based on its percentage of sand, silt, and clay. "Special Landscape Area" (SLA) means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants, recreational areas, areas irrigated with recycled water, or water features using recycled water. "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. "Submeter" means a metering device to measure water applied to the landscape that is installed after the primary utility water meter. "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 grass. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red fescue and Tall fescue are cool- season grasses. Bermudagrass, Kikuyugrass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass and Buffalo grass are warm-season grasses. "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system. "Water Conserving Plant Species" means a plant species identified as having a very low or low plant factor. "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 landscape area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment or stormwater best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or stormwater 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. "WUCOLS" means the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by the University of California Cooperative Extension and the Department of Water Resources 2014. LAUNDROMAT. An establishment providing washing and drying machines on the premises for rental uses to the general public for the laundering of clothes. LAUNDRY FACILITY, COMMERCIAL. Centralized contract laundries that launder fabrics from other LOT WIDTH 44- businesses businesses (such as uniforms, restaurant table cloths, bed linens, etc.) Also includes carpet and upholstery cleaning. i REAR YARD LIQUOR STORE. See "Food and Beverage Sales" r ---? and "Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale Outlet." 44.1 SIDiw LOADING SPACE. An off-street space or berth on SETBACK 34Wa4 e k f..!4 bb � the same lot as the building it serves that is used for i © m it5 1" 6. the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while i f W I loading or unloading merchandise, materials or 9 0 �` � r ! people. LODGE. See "Club." , Esc � I fet FRONT YARD N 1 Sid.WaH and ray 3 6 STREET LOT. A parcel that is separately owned or has been legally divided from a piece of real ioproperty according to the requirements of state law and this code as shown of the recorded plat in the office of the County of Los Angeles. CORNER LOT. A lot or parcel of land abutting upon the intersection of 2 or more streets. FLAG LOT. A lot with access to a street by means of a private driveway, access easement or parcel of land with a minimum width of 15 feet. INTERIOR LOT. A lot bounded on ,�, ,„ E -- rows- street or easementoneside thatbya ' } r i.7-Tow{ has been determined is I . WT ['Kiwi° ' i adequate for access. _ ..w_, LO* 1 , I 1 ,a.ru E j ....x i i come CORNER oft- .._.:.._1-..,."' 1 o 1 LOT REVERSED w,+ swF-)( co��aeurr LOT. A corner lot with a side lot line that is ��"�"� 'T I substantial) a ` `), ,' ($114continuation of the front " "R ,r,.� lot line of the key lot that f R�r i IMT�l14R CO L0T ' LOT I abuts the reversed corner , ' �crT 1. LSI lot. m_ _- _ _ ,„..-1.-„,--r.---�. 40....„:"N........__----: ry 410 LOT IN,oim4 . ! THROUGH LOT. An `°T I i 1 interior lot having frontage on two approximately parallel streets. LOT AREA. The total extent of. the surface of a parcel of land within its lot lines as measured on a horizontal plane. LOT COVERAGE. The percentage of the total lot area covered by enclosed structures and/or carports, but excluding uncovered steps, driveways, walks, covered patios, terraces and swimming pools. LOT DEPTH. The average distance between the front and rear lot lines. LOT FRONTAGE. The length of the defined front lot line measured at the street right-of- way line. LOT LINE. Any line bounding a lot. • FRONT LOT LINE. A line separating an interior lot from a street, ora line separating the narrower street frontage of a corner lot from the street, or in the case of a reverse corner lot, either street side property line may be considered the front lot line. REAR LOT LINE. A lot line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. For a triangular or irregular shaped lot, the rear lot line means a line 10 feet in length within the lot which is parallel to the front lot line, or parallel to the chord of a curved front lot line, and at the maximum distance from the front lot line. SIDE LOT LINE. Any lot line other than the front or rear lot line. LOT WIDTH. The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the lot depth line at a distance midway between the front and rear lot lines. • • 0 'V r'' 10 ,,•'MIDPOINT / w 1 I ' LOT 'WIDTH`.1/4, I si► r 'A`---_ ._.4. --"' 4.I7MIDPGItIT „ TRIANGULAR LOT TRAPEZOIDAL —j- .4_---......_._........_._._ I I I I ; t POINT OF MEASUREMENT J FOR 0 WIDTH 1 MINIMUM PERMISSIBLE ( LOT WIDTH FOR THE I 1 REQUIRED ZONE a 1 r 4 I l4a i NO a I it I 1 aI 1/3 WIDTH 1 I I 1 r,1. .OIt { a I 1 _.. . y� RECTANGULAR GORE4#1APED LOT • modified pursuant to this Ordinance, all other • SECTION 5. Except as expressly provisions of Chapter 153 shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. All ordinances in conflict with the provisions hereof are superseded to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word 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 hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion or the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its enactment. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 4th day of November, 2015 • f ANUEL LOZANO, MAYOR ATTEST: // ALE N r# AVILA, CITY CLERK • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ) I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 21, 2015. Thereafter, said Ordinance No. 1379 was duly approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on November 4, 2015 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: BACA, LOZANO, PACHECO, RUBIO NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: GARCIA ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER: : 42 4sZ • ALEJA DRA ILA, CITY CLERK • • \‘\\\\ b Ikt •