MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (11)

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Exhibit A • If aerial review is not possible due to obstructions (tree coverage), or inconclusive, member agency should perform a physical pre -inspection as described above. On -Site Inspections for Area -Based Rebates Unless the program guidelines specifically state otherwise, on -site eligibility verification and area measurement for the pre -inspection is the method to be utilized by an inspection vendor performing inspections on behalf of a Participant Agency. Condition of Turf at Pre -Inspection If bare areas were included by the customer, the inspector must subtract those areas. In many cases, due to the drought or season, dormant or dead brown grass is present. Dormant or dead brown grass that appears to have been maintained in the recent past is still eligible. However sites where there is bare soil that appears compact and no turf was present in the recent past, are not eligible. In addition, moss areas where there is no turf or areas that have grown or mowed weeds would be ineligible. A lawn with weeds would still remain eligible. Photo documentation of the turf is required in orderto approve the site. For on -site inspections, photos of the entire area should be taken, including detailed photos showing turf and bare soil conditions. For large sites with multiple separated areas (or sub -areas), a site map must be submitted identifying the area measured for each separate sub -area. Multiple Applications under same Site Residential sites have a limit of one application per home per fiscal year. Commercial sites have a limit of one application per water meter per fiscal year. Modifications to Initial Project Area If a customer wants to add or remove area(s) from their designated project area, they are free to do so up until their pre -inspection. The customer will need to submit by email to MWDOC a new site plan detailing the area to be added or removed. If a customer wishes to add an area to the project after the pre -inspection has been completed, they are only free to do so if the area was measured in the pre inspection. Any areas found to be converted during the post -inspection that were not included in pre -inspection measurements are not eligible for rebate. If a project area should fall below the minimum 250 square feet of project size, it may also be considered ineligible if it does not include the removal of all turf onsite. Post -Inspection Procedures —Turf Removal Consumer is to provide post -project installation photos (4 to 6). Photos must be taken at appropriate angles, with visible points of reference, and at a sufficient distance to allow for review Prior to scheduling the post -inspection, the Application will be reviewed by MWDOC to confirm the following: • Application is completed in full. • Payee Name and Mailing Address for Rebate Check is provided and matches that on the water bill. • Applicant has attached copies of any project related receipts or invoices. For a receipt/invoice to be considered eligible it must be: o Dated within the project period.