HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1623ORDINANCE NO. 1623
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADDING,
"CHAPTER 25 — ARTICLE 45 (WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE) TO
THE LYNWOOD-MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the State of California has mandated by AB 1881 of the 2006
Legislative Session that a City 'by January 1, 2010 adopt a Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City has an existing Landscape Ordinance (Ord. No 1589)
which Ordinance is somewhat similar to the form required by AB 1881 'but does not
meet the requirements of AB 1881 for the State Mandated Ordinance.
WHEREAS, the City is given the option,of either adopting the State's Model
Ordinance or adopting a City Ordinance similar and of equal terms; and
WHEREAS, the City has decided to adopt an Ordinance based on the State's
Model Ordinance to replace the existing Ordinance No 1589 and to comply with the
State Mandated Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of said new Ordinance is to conserve water usage for
irrigation of landscaping and to permit landscaping appropriate for the urban City of
Lynwood; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 25 — Article 45 Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
Section 25.45.1 Short Title.
This Article 45 of Chapter 25 shall be known and may be referred to herein as the Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Ordinance # 1623). Upon adoption of this Ordinance,
the City's existing Ordinance No. 1589 shall hereby be rescinded.
Section 25.45.2 Purpose.
(a) The State Legislature has found:
(1) That the waters of the state 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; and.
(5) That landscape design, installation, maintenance and management can
and should be water efficient; and
(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.
(b) Consistent with these legislative findings, the purpose of1his ordinance is to:
(1) Promote the values and benefits of. landscapes while recognizing the need
to invest water and other resources as efficiently as possible;
(2) Establish a 'structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining and
managing water efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated
projects;
(3) Establish provisions for water management practices and water waste
prevention for existing landscapes;
(4) Use water efficiently without waste by setting a Maximum Applied Water
Allowance as an upper limit for water use and reduce water use to the
lowest practical amount;
(5) Promote the benefits of consistent landscape ordinances with neighboring
local and regional agencies;
(6) Encourage water purveyors to use economic incentives that promote the
efficient use of water; and
(7) Establish guidelines, rules and regulations for use by the several
departments which review development and redevelopment in the City as
to landscaping and the efficient use of potable water to irrigate and
maintain the landscaping;
(8) Demonstrate that the City supports the purposes of AB 1881 by adoption
of this Ordinance.
(9) Provide' such guidelines, rules, and regulations to replace existing City
Ordinance No 1589 and to compliment other existing City Ordinances;
(10) Assist property owners in developing their property with landscaping that
is water cruse efficient.
Section 25.45.3 Applicability.
(a) As of January 1, 2010, this ordinance shall apply to all of the following landscape
projects:
(1) New construction and rehabilitated landscapes for public agency projects
and private development projects with a landscape area equal to or
greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit,
plan check or design review;
(2) New construction and rehabilitated landscapes which are developer -
installed in single- family and multi- family projects with a landscape area
equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building or
landscape permit, plan check, or design review;
(3) New construction landscapes which are homeowner - provided and /or
homeowner -hired in single - family and multi - family residential projects with
a total project landscape area equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet
requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check or design review;
(4) Existing landscapes limited to Sections 25.45.23, 25.45.24 & 25.45.25;
and
(5) Cemeteries. Recognizing the special landscape management needs of
cemeteries, new and rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to Sections
25.45.9, 25.45.16, and 25.45.17; and existing cemeteries are limited to
Sections 25.45.23, 25.45.24, and 25.45.25.
(b) This ordinance does 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
system; or
(4) Plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the
public.
(c) Administration: This Ordinance shall be administered by the Development
Services Department of the City. Wherever the "City" is referred to herein this
shall be interpreted to mean the City Development Services Department. The City
Public Works Department is to provide technical information to the Development
Services Department upon request of the Development Services Department. To
assist applicants the City has compiled a library of various landscape books and
other printed information such as the Sunset Western Landscape Book and the
several publications listed herein.
(d) The City of Lynwood has previously adopted a Water Conservation Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 1618) and a Landscape Ordinance (Ordinance, No 1589). This
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance is to compliment the Water Conservation
Ordinance and to replace the existing City Landscape Ordinance (Ordinance No
1589).
Section 25.45.4 Definitions.
The terms used in this ordinance have the meaning set forth below:
,(a) . "Affidavit" means a notarized certification by the applicant under this Ordinance
that states that the applicants project was constructed as approved 'by the City.
The form of the Affidavit will be provided by the City.
(b) "Applicant" means the owner of a property in the City and or his /her
representative who applies to the City for approval for a landscape development
and or landscape redevelopment pursuant to the requirements of this Ordinance.
The applicant may complete the application or use the services of professionals
or technicians or contractors to complete the application and to prepare the
various documents needed to complete an application and to carry out the
.project. However, the applicant must compete any and all affidavits required for
processing of the application and completion of the landscape project.
(c) "Applied water" means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to
the landscape.
(d) "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.
(e) "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. Requirements therefor are given in the City Water and Sewer
Ordinance (Ord. No's 1305 and 1316).
(f) "Affidavit of Completion /Compliance" means the document required under
Section 25.45.14
(g) "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 US Environmental Protection Agency's
WaterSense irrigation designer certification program and Irrigation Association's
Certified Irrigation Designer program.
(h) "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 US Environmental Protection
Agency's WaterSense irrigation auditor certification program and Irrigation
Association's Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor program.
(i) "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.
(j} "common interest developments" means community apartment projects,
condominium 'projects, planned developments, and stock cooperatives per
California Civil Code Section 1351.
(k) "conversion factor (0.62)" means the number that converts acre - inches per acre
per year to gallons per square foot per year
(1) "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.
(m) "ecological restoration project" means a project where the site is intentionally
altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.
(n) "effective precipitation" or "usable rainfall" (Eppt) means the portion of total
precipitation which becomes available for plant growth.
(o) "emitter" means a drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from
the system to the soil.
(p) "established landscape" means the point at which plants in the landscape have
developed significant root growth into the soil. Typically, most plants are
established' after one or two years of growth.
(q) "establishment period of the plants" means the first year after installing the plant
in the landscape or the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after
establishment. Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of
growth.
(r) "Estimated Total Water Use" (ETWU) means the total water used for the
landscape as described in Section 25.45.9
(s) "ET adjustment factor" (ETAF) means a factor of 0.7, 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.
A combined plant mix with a site -wide average of 0.5 is the basis of the plant
factor portion of this calculation. For purposes of the ETAF, the average irrigation
efficiency is 0.71. Therefore, the ET Adjustment Factor is (0.7)= (0.5/0.71). ETAF
for a Special Landscape Area shall not exceed 1.0. ETAF for existing non -
rehabilitated landscapes is 0.8.
(t) "evapotranspiration rate" means the quantity of water evaporated from adjacent
soil and other surfaces and transpired by plants during a specified time.
(u) "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.
(v) "hardscapes" means any durable material (pervious and non - pervious).
(w) "homeowner- provided landscaping" means any landscaping either installed by a
private individual for a single family residence or installed by a licensed
contractor hired by a homeowner. A homeowner, for purposes of this ordinance,
is a person who occupies the dwelling he or she owns. This excludes speculative
homes, which are not owner - occupied dwellings.
(x) "hydrozone" means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar
water needs. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non - irrigated. -
(y) "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).
(z) "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. "Noxious weeds" means any weed designated by
the Weed Control Regulations in the Weed Control Act and identified on a
Regional District noxious weed control list. Lists of invasive plants are maintained
at the California Invasive Plant Inventory and USDA invasive and noxious weeds
database.
(aa) "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.
(bb) "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 minimum average irrigation efficiency for
purposes of this ordinance is 0.71. Greater irrigation efficiency can be expected
from well designed and maintained systems.
(cc) "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.
(dd) "irrigation water use analysis" means an analysis of water use data based on
meter readings and billing data.
(ee) "landscape architect" means a person who holds a license to practice landscape
architecture in the state of California Business and Professions Code, Section
5615.
(ff) "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
vegetation).
(gg) "landscape contractor" means a person licensed by the State of California to
construct, maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape
systems.
(hh) "Landscape Documentation Package" means the documents required under
Section 25.45.8. The City will provide to applicant and to the public sample
materials that will be required to be completed by an applicant to obtain City
approval of a landscape project subject to this ordinance.
(ii) "landscape project" means total area of landscape in a project as defined in
"landscape area" for the purposes of this ordinance, meeting requirements under
Section 25.45.3.
(jj) "lateral line" means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters
or sprinklers from the valve.
(kk) "local water purveyor" means the City of Lynwood Utility Services Division which
provide retail potable water service to about 90% of the City and the Park Water
Company which provides potable water services to about 10% of the City area in
the Southeast part of the City.
(II)
"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.
(mm)
"main line" means the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water
source to the valve or outlet.
(nn)
"Maximum Applied Water Allowance" (MAWA) means the upper limit of annual
applied water for the established landscaped area as specified in Sub- Section
14 -14.9. 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 Maximum Applied Water Allowance. 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 ETAF not to
exceed 1.0.
(oo)
"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.
(pp)
"mined -land reclamation projects" means any surface mining operation with a
reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and
Reclamation Act of 1975.
(qq)
"mulch" means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, compost, or
inorganic mineral materials such as rocks, gravel, and decomposed granite left
loose and applied to the soil surface for the beneficial ,purposes of reducing
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evaporation, suppressing weeds, moderating soil temperature, and preventing
soil erosion.
(rr)
"new construction" means, for the purposes of this ordinance, a new building with
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a landscape or other new landscape, such as a park, playground, or greenbelt
without an associated building.
(ss)
"operating pressure" means the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation
system are designed by the manufacturer to operate.
(tt)
"overhead sprinkler irrigation systems" means systems that deliver water through
the air (e.g., spray heads and rotors). ,
(uu)
"overspray" means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area.
(vv)
"permit" means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for new
construction or rehabilitated landscapes.
(ww)
``pervious" means any surface or material that allows the passage of water
through the material and into the underlying soil.
(xx)
"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 this ordinance,
the plant factor range for low water use plants is 0 to 0.3, the plant factor range
for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6, and the plant factor range for high
water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this ordinance are derived
from the Department of Water Resources 2000 publication "Water Use
Classification of Landscape Species ".
(yy) "precipitation rate" means the rate of application of water measured in inches per
hour.
(zz) "project applicant". :means the individual or entity submitting a Landscape
Documentation Package required under Section 25.45.8, 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.
(aaa) "rain sensor" or "rain sensing shutoff device" means a component which
automatically suspends an irrigation event when it rains.
(bbb) "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 or persons performing the landscape and irrigation system
construction.
(ccc) "recreational area" means areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports
fields, and golf courses where turf provides a playing surface.
(ddd) "recycled water ", "reclaimed water ", or "treated sewage effluent 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.
(eee) "reference evapotranspiration" or "ETo" means a standard measurement of
environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. 'ETo is expressed
in inches per month, 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.
The ETo for the City of Lynwood in inches per month is as follows:
January
2.2
February
2.7
March
3.7
April
4.7
May
5.5
June
5.8
July
6.2
August
5.9
September
5.0
October
3.9
November
2.6
December
1.9
Annual Total
50.1
(fff) "rehabilitated landscape" means any re- landscaping project that requires a
permit, plan check, or design review, meets the requirements of Sub - Section 14-
14.3, and the modified landscape area is equal to or greater than 2,500 square
feet, is 50% of the total landscape area, and the modifications are completed
within one year.
(ggg)
"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.
(hhh)
"Soil Management Report" means the applicant will need to obtain information
and data on the condition of the soil which is to in the area to be landsc aped and
to provide this information to the City in this report. The requirements of this
report are identified in the City's Landscaped Documentation Package that will be
provided by the City to applicants and the public.
(iii)
"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 soil based on its percentage of sand, silt,
and clay.
(kkk)
"Special Landscape Area" (SLA) means an area of the landscape dedicated
solely to edible plants, areas irrigated with recycled water, water features using
recycled water and areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields,
golf courses, and where turf provides a playing surface.
(III)
"sprinkler head" means a device which delivers water through a nozzle.
(mmm)
"static water pressure" means the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure
when water is not flowing. The information about static water pressure can be
obtained by contacting the respective local water purveyor, the City of Lynwood
Utility Services Division or the Park Water Company.
(nnn)
"station" means a landscape area served by one valve or by a set of valves that
operate simultaneously.
(000)
"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.
(ppp)
"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.
(qqq)
"valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
(rrr)
"water conserving plant species" means a plant species identified as having a
low plant factor. The City will provide to applicant and to the public upon request
landscape documentation packages with various required forms, worksheets,
charts, affidavit form and related information.
(sss)
"Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet" see Section 25.45.8 for form and listing
of information thereon. The City will provide to applicant and to the public upon
request a Landscape Documentation Package with various required forms ,
worksheets, charts, affidavit forms and related information. The City will provide
compiled examples of worksheets.
(ttt)
"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.
(uuu) "watering window" means,the time of day irrigation is allowed.
(vvv) "WUCOLS" means the Water -Use Classification of Landscape Species published
by the University of California Cooperative Extension, the Department of Water
Resources and the Bureau of Reclamation, 2000.
Section 25.45.5 Provisions for New Construction or Rehabilitated Landscapes.
The City may designate another agency, such as a water purveyor, to implement some
or all of the requirements contained in this ordinance. The City may collaborate with
water purveyors to define each entity's specific responsibilities relating to this ordinance.
Section 25.45.6 Compliance with Landscape Documentation Package.
(a) Prior to construction, the City shall:
(1) Provide the projedapplicant with the ordinance, guidelines, information,
and procedures for permits, plan checks, or design reviews;
(2) Review, the Landscape Documentation Package submitted by the project
applicant;
(3) Approve or deny the Landscape Documentation Package;
(4) Issue a permit or approve the plan check or design review for the project
applicant; and
(5) Upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package, submit a copy
of the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet to the local water purveyor.
(b) Prior to construction, the project applicant shall:
(1) Submit a Landscape Documentation Package to the City.
(c) Upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package by the City, the project
applicant shall:
(1) Receive a permit or approval of the plan check or design review and
record the date of the permit in the Affidavit of Completion /Compliance;
(2) Submit a copy of the approved Landscape Documentation Package along
with the record drawings, and any other information to the property owner
or his /her designee; and
(3) Submit a copy of the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet to the local
water purveyor.
Section 25.45.7 Enforcement.
(a) The City may establish and administer rules of enforcement to obtain compliance
with the ordinance to the extent permitted by law.
Section 25.45.8 Elements of the Landscape Documentation Package.
(a) The Landscape Documentation Package shall include the following six (6)
elements:
(1) Project information;
(A) Date
(B) Names, addresses, mailing addresses, telephone numbers of the
project applicant and property owner if different from the applicant.
(C) Project address (if available, parcel and /or lot number(s)) and
assessors parcel no.
(D) Total landscape area (square feet)
(E) Project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery,
homeowner-installed)
(F) water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the
local retail water purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private
well
(G) Checklist of all documents in Landscape Documentation Package
(H) Project contacts to include contact information for the project
applicant and property owner
(1) 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 ".
(2) Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet;
(A) Hydrozone information table
(B) Water budget calculations
1. Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA)
2. Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU)
(3) Soil management report;
(4) Landscape design plan;
(5) Irrigation design plan; and
(6) Grading design plan.
Section 25.45.9 Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet.
(a) A project applicant shall complete the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet
which contains two sections:
(1) A hydrozone information for the landscape project; and
(2) A water budget calculation for the landscape project. For the calculation of
the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Total Water Use, a
project applicant shall use the ETo value given in Section 25.45.4 (eee).
(b) Water budget calculations shall adhere to'the following requirements:
(1) The plant factor used shall be from WUCOLS. The plant factor ranges
from 0 to 0.3 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) ETAF for Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0.
(c) Maximum Applied Water Allowance
The Maximum Applied Water Allowance shall be calculated using the equation:
MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)]
The ETo value to be used in these calculations is from Section 25.45.4 (eee) as given
herein for planning purposes only. For actual irrigation scheduling, automatic irrigation
controllers are required and shall use current reference evapotranspiration data, such
as from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS), other
equivalent data, or soil moisture sensor data.
MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)]
MAWA = Maximum Applied Water Allowance (gallons per year)
ETo = See Sub - Section 14 -14.4 (ccc)
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)
(d) Estimated Total Water Use.
The Estimated Total Water Use shall be calculated using the equation below.
The sum of the Estimated Total Water Use calculated for all hydrozones shall not
exceed MAWA.
ETWU = (ETo)(0.62)( P x A + SLA�
IE
Where:
ETWU = Estimated Total Water Use per year (gallons)
ETo = See Sub - Section 14 -14.4
PF = Plant Factor from WUCOLS
HA = Hydrozone Area [high, medium, and low water use areas] (square feet)
SLA = Special Landscape Area (square feet)
0.62 = Conversion Factor
IE = ,Irrigation Efficiency (minimum 0.71)
Section 25.45.10 Soil Management Report.
(a) In order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy plant growth, a soil management
report shall be completed by the project applicant, or his /her designee, as
follows:
(1) Submit soil samples to a laboratory for analysis and recommendations.
(A) Soil sampling shall be conducted in accordance with laboratory
protocol, including protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for
the intended plants.
(B) The soil analysis may include:
1. Soil texture;
2. Infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture
infiltration rate table;
3. pH;
4. Total soluble salts;
5. Sodium;
6. Percent organic matter; and
7. Recommendations.
(2) The project applicant, or his /her designee, shall comply with one of the
following:
(A) If significant mass grading is not planned, the soil analysis report
shall be submitted to the , City as part of the Landscape
Documentation Package; or
(B) If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report shall
be submitted to the City as part of the Affidavit of
Completion /Compliance.
(3) The soil analysis report shall be made available, in a timely manner, to the
persons 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 to City
with Affidavit of Completion /Compliance.
Section 25.45.11 Landscape Design Plan.
(a) For the efficient use of water, a landscape shall be carefully designed and
planned for the intended function of the project. 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 in the landscape area does not exceed
the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. To encourage the efficient
use of water, the following is highly recommended:
1. Protection and preservation of native species and natural.
vegetation;
-2. Selection of water - conserving plant and turf species;
3. Selection of plants based on disease and pest resistance;
4. Selection of trees based on applicable City tree ordinance or
tree shading guidelines; and
5. 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 Section 25.45.12 (G) (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:
1. Use the Sunset Western Climate Zone System which takes
into account temperature, humidity, elevation, terrain,
latitude, and varying degrees of continental and marine
influence on local climate;
2. Recognize the .horticultural attributes. of plants (i.e., mature
plant size, invasive surface roots) to minimize damage to
property or infrastructure [e.g., buildings, sidewalks, power
lines]; and
3. 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% where the toe of the
slope is adjacent to an impermeable hardscape and where 25%
means 1 foot of vertical elevation change for every 4 feet of
horizontal length (rise divided by run x 100 = slope percent).
(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 per State of California
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 -
water 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.
(D) Pool and spa covers are highly recommended.
(3) Mulch and Amendments
(A) A minimum two inch (2 ") layer of mulch shall be applied on all
exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas,
creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications
where mulch is contraindicated.
(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. See Section 25.45.5
(b) The landscape design plan, at a minimum, shall:
(1) delineate and label each hydrozone by number, letter, or other method;
(2) identify each hydrozone as low, moderate, high water, or mixed water
use. Temporarily irrigated areas of the landscape shall be included in the
low water use hydrozone for the water budget calculation;
(3) identify recreational areas;
(4) identify areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants;
(5) identify areas irrigated with recycled water;
(6) identify type of mulch and application depth;
(7) identify soil amendments, type, and quantity,
(8) identify type and surface area of water features;
(9) identify hardscapes (pervious and non - pervious);
(10) identify location and installation details of any applicable 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; and
(C) pervious or porous surfaces (e.g., permeable pavers or blocks,
pervious or porous concrete, etc.) that minimize runoff.
(11) identify any applicable rain harvesting or catchment technologies (e.g.,
rain gardens, cisterns, etc.);
(12) an affidavit containing 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 "; and
(13) bear the signature of a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape
contractor, or any other person authorized to design a landscape. (See
Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5,
5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code, Section
832.27 of Title16 of the California Code of Regulations, and Section 6721
of the Food and Agriculture Code.)
Section 25.45.12 Irrigation Design Plan.
(a) 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) Dedicated landscape water meters are highly recommended on
landscape areas smaller than 5,000 square feet to facilitate water
.management and are required for areas over 5,000 square feet.
(B) Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or
soil moisture sensor data shall be required for irrigation scheduling
in all irrigation systems.
(C)' The irrigation system shall be designed to ensure that the dynamic
pressure at each emission" device is within the manufacturer's
recommended pressure range for optimal performance.
1. 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.
2. 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 climatic conditions. Irrigation should be avoided during windy or
cold 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. A project
applicant shall refer to the City Water and Sewer Ordinance for
additional backflow prevention requirements.
(G) High flow sensors that detect and report high flow conditions
created by system damage or malfunction are recommended.
(H) The irrigation system shall be designed, to prevent runoff, low head
drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation
water flows onto non - targeted areas, such as adjacent property,
non- irrigated areas, hardscapes, roadways, or structures.
(1) Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as soil
type and infiltration rate, shall be utilized when designing irrigation
systems.
(J) The design of the irrigation system shall conform to the hydrozones
of the landscape design plan.
(K) The irrigation system must be designed and installed to meet, at a
minimum, the irrigation efficiency criteria as described in Section
25.45.9 regarding the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
(L) 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.
(M) In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is
required to maximize water infiltration into the root zone.
(N) Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall have matched
precipitation rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's
recommendations.
(0) Head to head coverage is recommended. However, sprinkler
spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible
distribution uniformity using the manufacturer's recommendations.
(P) Swing joints or other riser - protection components are required on
all risers subject to damage that are adjacent to high traffic areas.
(Q) Check valves or anti -drain valves are required for all irrigation
systems.
(R) Narrow or irregularly shaped areas, including turf, less than eight
(8) feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface
irrigation or low volume irrigation system.
(S) Overhead irrigation shall not be permitted within 24 inches of any
non- permeable surface. Allowable irrigation within the setback from
non- permeable surfaces may include drip, drip line, or other low
flow non -spray technology. The setback area may be planted or
unplanted. The surfacing of the setback may be mulch, gravel, or
other porous material. These restrictions may be modified if:
1. the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and
no runoff occurs; or
2. the adjacent non - permeable surfaces are designed and
constructed to drain entirely to landscaping; or
3. 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 25.45.12 (a) (1)
(H). Prevention of overspray and runoff must be confirmed
during the irrigation audit.
(T) Slopes greater than 25% shall not be irrigated with an irrigation
system with a precipitation rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour.
This restriction may be modified if the landscape designer 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.
(D) Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water
use, or moderate and high water use, may be allowed if:
1. plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the
respective plant water uses and their plant factor; or
2. 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. This table can also assist with
the irrigation audit and programming the controller.
(b) The irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall contain:
(1) location and size of separate water meters for landscape;
(2) location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system, including
controllers, main and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture
sensing .devices, rain switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators, and
backflow prevention devices;
(3) static water pressure at the point of connection to the water supply
system;
(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 Sub - Section 14- 14.19;
(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 "; and
(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 Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1,
5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 of the Business and
Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of
Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agricultural Code.)
Section 25.45.13 Grading Design Plan.
(a) 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 shall be submitted
as part of the Landscape Documentation Package. A comprehensive grading
plan prepared by a civil engineer for other City permits satisfies this requirement.
(1) The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates
finished configurations and elevations of the landscape area including:
(A) Height of graded slopes;
(B) Drainage patterns;
(C) . Pad elevations;
(D) Finish grade; and
(E) Stormwater retention improvements, if applicable.
(2) To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that
project applicants:
(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;
and
(C) avoid soil compaction in landscape areas.
(3) The grading design plan package shall contain the following affidavit: "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.
Section 25.45.14 Affidavit of Completion /Compliance.
(a) The Affidavit of Completion /Compliance shall include the following six (6)
elements:
(1) 'Project information sheet that contains:.
(A) Date;
(B) Project name;
(C) Project applicant name, telephone, and mailing address;
(D) Project address and location, Assessor Parcel No;
(E) Property owner name, telephone, and mailing address;
(2) An Affidavit by the owner and either the signer of the landscape design
plan, the signer of the irrigation design plan, or the licensed landscape
contractor that the landscape project has been installed per the approved
Landscape Documentation Package; where there have been significant
changes made in the field during construction, these "as- built" or record .
drawings shall be included with the certification;
(3) Irrigation scheduling .parameters used to set the controller; (see Section
25.45.15)
(4) Landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule; (see Section 25.45.16)
(5) Irrigation audit report (see Section 25:45.17); and
(6) Soil analysis report, if not submitted with Landscape Documentation
Package, and documentation verifying implementation of soil report
recommendations.
(b) The project applicant shall:
(1) Submit the signed Affidavit of Completion /Compliance of owner to the City
for review;
(2) Ensure that copies of the approved Affidavit of Completion /Compliance
are submitted to the local water purveyor.
(c) The City shall:
(1) Receive the signed Affidavit of Completion /Compliance from the project
applicant;
(2) Approve or deny the Affidavit of Completion /Compliance. If the Affidavit of
Completion /Compliance is denied, the City shall provide information to the
project applicant regarding reapplication, appeal, or other assistance.
Section 25.45.15 Irrigation Scheduling.
(a) For the efficient use of water, all irrigation schedules shall be .developed,
managed, and evaluated to utilize the minimum amount of water required to
maintain plant'health. Irrigation schedules shall meet the following criteria:
(1) Irrigation scheduling shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers
and in accordance with the City Water Conservation Ordinance No 1618.
(2) Overhead irrigation shall be scheduled pursuant to the City Water
Conservation Ordinance unless weather conditions prevent it. If allowable
hours of irrigation differ from that allowed by the local water purveyor, the
stricter of the two shall apply. Operation of the irrigation system outside
the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system
maintenance.
(3) 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 (MAWA). Actual irrigation schedules
shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers using current
reference evapotranspiration data or soil moisture sensor data.
(4) Parameters used to set the automatic controller shall be developed and
submitted for each of the following:
(A) The plant establishment period;
(B) The established landscape; and
(C) Temporarily irrigated areas.
(5) Each irrigation schedule shall consider for each station all of the following
that apply:
(A) Irrigation interval (days between irrigation);
(B) Irrigation run times (hours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid
runoff);
(C) Number of cycle starts required for each irrigation event to avoid
runoff;
(D) Amount of applied water scheduled to be applied on a monthly
basis;
(E) Application rate setting;
(F) Root depth setting;
(G) Plant type setting;
(H) Soil type;
(1) Slope factor setting;
(J) Shade factor setting; and
(K) Irrigation uniformity or efficiency setting.
Section 25.45.16 Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule.
(a) Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular
maintenance schedule shall be submitted with the Affidavit of
Completion /Compliance.
(b) A regular maintenance schedule .shall include, but not be limited to, routine
inspection; adjustment and repair of the . irrigation system and its components;
aerating and dethatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning;
weeding in all landscape areas, and removing and obstruction to emission
devices. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is
allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
(c) Repair of all irrigation equipment shall be done with the originally installed
components or their equivalents.
(d) . A project applicant is encouraged .to implement sustainable or environmentally -
friendly practices for overall landscape maintenance.
Section 25.45.17 Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use
Analysis.
(a) All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape
irrigation auditor.
(b) For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after January
1, 2010, as described in Section 25.45.3:
(1) the project applicant shall submit an irrigation audit report with the Affidavit
of Completion /Compliance to the City that may include, but is not limited
to: inspection, system tune -up, system test with distribution uniformity,
reporting overspray or run off that causes overland flow, and preparation
of an irrigation schedule;
(2) the City shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to,
irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, and irrigation surveys for
compliance with the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
Section 25.45.18 Irrigation Efficiency.
For the purpose of determining Maximum Applied Water Allowance, average irrigation
efficiency is assumed to be 0.71. Irrigation systems shall be designed, maintained, and
managed to meet or exceed an average landscape irrigation efficiency of 0.71.
Section 25.45.19 Recycled Water.
(a) The installation of recycled water irrigation systems shall allow for the current and
future use of recycled water, unless a written exemption has been granted as
described in Section 25.45.19(b).
(b) Irrigation systems and decorative water features shall use recycled water unless
a written exemption has been granted by the local water purveyor stating that
recycled water meeting all public health codes and standards is not available and
will not be available for the foreseeable future.
(c) All recycled water irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in
.accordance with all applicable City rules and regulations, County of Los Angeles
Health Department regulations, State of California Department of Public Health
regulations and of the purveyor of the recycled water.
(d) Landscapes using recycled water are considered Special Landscape Areas. The
ET Adjustment Factor for Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0.
Section 25.45.20 . Storm Water Management.
(a) Stormwater management practices to 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 retention and infiltration are
encouraged.
(b) Project applicants shall refer to the City Public Works Department or local
Regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable.
stormwater ordinances and stormwater management plans.
(c) Rain gardens, cisterns, and other landscapes features and practices that
increase rainwater capture and create opportunities for infiltration and /or onsite
storage are recommended.
Section 25.45.21 Public Education.
(a) Publications. 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 City.
(1) The City will provide information to owners of new, developed properties
.and to owners of existing landscaped properties considering
redevelopment of landscaped areas regarding the design, installation,
management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes.
(b) Model Homes. All model homes that are landscaped shall use signs and written
information to demonstrate the principles of water efficient landscapes described
in this ordinance.
(1) Signs shall be used to identify the model 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.
(2) Information shall be provided about designing, installing, managing, and
maintaining water efficient landscapes.
Section 25.45.22 Environmental Review.
The landscape project must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), as appropriate.
Section 25.45.23 Provisions for Existing Landscapes.
The City may designate another agency, such as a water purveyor, to implement some
or all of the requirements contained in this ordinance. The City may collaborate with
water purveyors'to define each entity's specific responsibilities relating to this ordinance.
Section 25.45.24 Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use
Analysis.
(a) This section shall apply to all existing landscapes that were installed 'before
January 1, 2010 and are over one acre in size.
(1) For all landscapes in the City that have a water meter, the City will
administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation
water use analyses, irrigation surveys, and irrigation audits to evaluate
water use and provide recommendations as necessary to reduce
landscape water use to a level that does not exceed the Maximum Applied
Water Allowance for existing landscapes. The Maximum Applied Water
Allowance for existing landscapes shall be calculated as: MAWA = (0.8)
(ETo)(LA)(0.62).
(2) For all landscapes in the City, that do not have a separate meter, the City
will 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) All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape
irrigation auditor.
Section 25.45.25 Water Waste Prevention.
(a) The City will endeavor to prevent water waste resulting from inefficient landscape
irrigation by prohibiting runoff from leaving the target landscape due to low head
drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent
property, non - irrigated areas, walks, roadways, parking lots, or structures.
Enforcement rules to prohibit such conditions may be established by the City.
(b) Restrictions regarding overspray and runoff may be modified if:
(1) the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff
occurs; or
(2) the adjacent non - permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to
drain entirely to landscaping.
Section 25.45.26 Effective Precipitation.
The City may consider Effective Precipitation (25% of annual precipitation) in tracking
water use and may use the following equation to calculate Maximum Applied Water
Allowance:
MAWA= (ETo - Eppt) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)].
- Section 1. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage by the City Council.
Section 2. Ordinance No 1589 shall hereby be rescinded as of the effective
date of this Ordinance.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance and to cause it to be published or posted as required by law.
First read at a regular meeting of the City
2009 and adopted and ordered published a
day of December, .2009.
Council held on the 17th day of November,
a regular meeting of said Council on the 1St
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 2009.
ATTEST:
I MR,
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Fred Galante, City Attorney
Maria T. Santillan, Mayor
L�
Roge7rC Haley, ..-
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
G. Daniel Ojeda, P.E., irector of
Public Works /City Engineer
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, rthe undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted 'by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held .on the 1St day of December, 2009.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO,
AND SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Of
Waria • -
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of-the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and
correct copy of Ordinance No.1623 in my office and that said Ordinance was adopted
on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 1St day of December, 2009.
Maria Quinonez,