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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RED BLUFF CITY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 27: LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR LANDSCAPE WATER EFFICIENCY AND DESIGN CRITERIA ______________________________________________ _______ The City Council of the City of Red Bluff does herby ordain as follows: Section 1 The Red Bluff City Code shall be amended to add Chapter 27: Landscape Ordinance and all that it contains as indicated in the attached Chapter 27: Landscape Ordinance: Section 2 4B – Daily News – Tuesday, August 10, 2010 ORDINANCE NO. 1005 LEGAL NOTICE 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). and/or Design Review application to the City of Red Bluff. (1) The Landscape Documentation Package may include the following, but is not limited to: (a) project information; 1.date This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided in Section 36933 of the Government Code in the Red Bluff Daily News, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Red Bluff and shall be effective 30 days after its passage. Section 3 The foregoing was introduced at a regular adjourned meeting of the City Council held on July 20, 2010 and adopted at a regular meeting of the Red Bluff City Council on August 3, 2010 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Councilmembers: Byrne and Moyer (both absent- excused) ATTEST: s/Jo Anna Lopez, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: s/Richard Crabtree, City Attorney Attachment(s): Chapter 27: Landscape Ordinance CHAPTER 27: Landscape Ordinance Article I. FINDINGS OF FACT AND THE LIKE II. DEFINITIONS III. GENERAL PROVISIONS IV. PROCESS AND APPEALS Section 27.1-1 27.1-2 27.1-3 STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, s/Bob Carrel, MAYOR PRO TEM Councilmembers: Brown, Carrel and Flynn ARTICLE I: STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT AND THE LIKE Statutory authorization Findings of fact Statement of purpose § 27.1-1 STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION. The Legislature of the state has, in California Government Code §§ 65595 as conferred upon local government unit’s authority to adopt regulations designed to promote more efficient use of water in Landscaping. Therefore, the City Council adopts the following Landscaping regulations. § 27.1-2 FINDINGS OF FACT. (A) That the waters in the state are of limited supply and are subject to ever increasing demands. (B) That the continuation of California’s economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future use. (C) That it is a goal, objective and policy of the City to conserve and efficiently use water. (D) That landscapes are essential to the quality of life in California by providing areas for active LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: means a person licensed by the state of California to construct, maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems. LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE: means the documents described under Section 27.3-3. 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 27.3-1. LATERAL LINE: means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve. LOCAL AGENCY: means a city or county, including a charter city or charter county, that is responsible for adopting and implementing the ordinance. The local agency is also responsible for the enforcement of this ordinance, including but not limited to, approval of a permit and plan check or design review of a project. LOCAL WATER PURVEYOR: means any entity, including a public agency, city, county, or private water company that provides retail water service. 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. MAXIMUM APPLIED WATER ALLOWANCE (MAWA): means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area as specified in Section 27.3-4. It is based upon the area’s reference evapotranspiration, the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscape area. 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. 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. 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 evaporation, suppressing weeds, moderating soil temperature, and preventing soil erosion. NEW CONSTRUCTION: means, a process to develop new building(s) (non- existing building) orstructure with a landscape for which a building permit is required. OPERATING PRESSURE: means the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system are designed by the manufacturer to operate. OVERHEAD SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS: overhead sprinkler irrigation systems” means systems that deliver water through the air (e.g., spray heads and rotors). 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. (E) That landscape design, installation, maintenance and management can and should be water Efficient. § 27.1-3 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. The purpose of this Chapter is: (A) To Promote the values and benefits of landscapes while recognizing the need to invest water and other resources as efficiently as possible; (B) To Establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining and managing water efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects; (C) Promote the benefits of landscaping while using water efficiently without waste by promoting more efficient landscaping practices for existing, new construction and rehabilitation projects, while utilizing Maximum applied Water Allowance to reducing water use to the lowest practical amount. ARTICLE II: DEFINITIONS Section 27.2-1 Definitions § 27.2-1. DEFINITIONS. The terms used in this ordinance have the meaning set forth below: 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: means the document as described under Section 27.3-9. 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. 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. 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 per Civil Code Section 1351. CONVERSION FACTOR: means the number that converts acre-inches per acre per year to gallons per square foot per year. 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 RAIN FALL: means the portion of total precipitation which becomes available for plant growth. EMITTER: delivers water from the system to the Landscape area. 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. 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. ESTIMATED TOTAL WATER USE: Estimated Total Water Use” (ETWU) means the total water used for the landscape as described in Section 27.3-4. ET ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (ETAF): means a factor 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. 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. HARDSCAPES: means any durable material (pervious and non-pervious). 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. HYDROZONE: means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs. 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. “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. 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. 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. IRRIGATION SURVEY: means an evaluation of an irrigation system that includes, but is not limited to: inspection, and system wide review. IRRIGATION WATER USE ANALYSIS: means an analysis 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 the state of California Business and Professions Code, Section 5615. PROJECT APPLICANT: means the individual or entity submitting a Landscape Documentation Package as described under Section 27.3-3, to request a permit, plan check, or design review from the local agency. 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 BUILDS: 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 private areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, and golf courses where turf provides a playing surface. RECYCLED WATER, RECLAIMED WATER 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. 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 as represented in Section 27.3-19, 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 private landscaping project that requires a permit , plan check, or design review, meets the requirements of Section 27.3-1 and the modified landscape area is equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet, is 50% of the total landscape area, and the modifications are completed within one year. 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 soil based on its percentage of sand, silt, and clay. 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. 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. 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 low plant factor. WATER FEATURE: means a design element where open water provides an aesthetic purpose. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, or pools of water for aesthetic purposes only. WATER 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, the Department of Water Resources and the Bureau of Reclamation, 2000. OVERSPRAY: means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the landscape area. PERMIT: means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for Building Department purposes. 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: means 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”. PRECIPITATION RATE: means the rate of application of water measured in inches per hour. ARTICLE III: GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 27.3-1 27.3-2 27.3-3 27.3-8 Grading Design Plan 27.3-9 Certificate of Completion 27.3-10 Irrigation Scheduling 27.3-11 Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule 27.3-12 Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis 27.3-13 Irrigation Efficiency 27.3-14 Recycled Water 27.3-15 Stormwater Management 27.3-16 Public Education 27.3-17 Provisions for Existing Landscapes and Duties Defined 27.3-18 Effective Precipitation 27.3-19 Evapotranspiration (ETo) Table § 27.3-1 LANDS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER APPLIES. (A) New construction and rehabilitated landscapes for each single lot Commercial and/or Industrial project with a landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet and requires a building permit, plan check or design review. Landscape Design Plan Irrigation Design Plan 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 retail water purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private well 7. checklist of all documents in Landscape Documentation Package 8. project contacts to include contact information for the project applicant and property owner 2. project applicant 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) Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet; 1. hydrozone information table 2. water budget calculations including Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) and Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU) 3. soil management report; 4. landscape design plan; 5. irrigation design plan; and 6. grading design plan. § 27.3-4 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET. (A) A project applicant may complete the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet for any project, which shall include the two sections of information noted below: (1) a hydrozone information table 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 values from the Reference Evapotranspiration Table in 27.3-19. For geographic areas not covered in Appendix A, use data from other cities located nearby in the same reference evapotranspiration zone, as found in the CIMIS Reference Evapotranspiration Zones Map, Department of Water Resources, 1999. (B) When required, 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 Note: The Maximum Applied Water Allowance shall be calculated using the equation: MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(0.7 x LA) + (0.3 x SLA)] § 27.3-5 SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT. (A) In order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy plant growth, a soil management report may be required for any project and 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; 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: 2. infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate table; 3. pH; (a) If significant mass grading is not planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the local agency as part of the Landscape Documentation Package; or (b) If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the local agency 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 to the local agency with Certificate of Completion. § 27.3-6 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 may be submitted for any project, but is not limited to the following information: (1) Plant Material (a) Any plant may be selected for the landscape, however the Estimated Total Water Use in the landscape area shall be considered with 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 local tree ordinances 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. (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 should not be 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 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 Lands to which this chapter applies Compliance (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. 27.3-4 Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet 27.3-5 27.3-6 27.3-7 Landscape Documentation Package Soil Management Report (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 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 (B) The landscape design plan, may at a minimum, but not be limited to: (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 private recreational areas; (B) New construction and rehabilitated landscapes which are developer- installed in single-family or multi-family project with a landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet as measured on each finished lot without cumulative consideration and requiring a building permit, plan check, or design review. (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); (C) 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 as measured on each finished lot without cumulative consideration and requiring a building permit, plan check or design review. (D) Existing landscapes limited to Sections 27.3-17 A, B, C and/or any other lands or projects that the City specifically identifies. § 27.3-2 COMPLIANCE. Violation of the requirements, including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions, shall constitute an infraction. Nothing herein shall prevent the City from taking any lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. § 27.3-3 LANDSCAPE DOCUMENT PACKAGE. (A)The Landscape Documentation Package will be reviewed for completeness by the Planning Department when submitted with a Building Permit, Plan Check (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) 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”; 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.) CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE