11B - WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS

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(m) All required yards shall be landscaped and maintained at all times. (n) Redwood chips, decorative stone and other inorganic materials are not acceptable substitutes for ground cover or turf. (o) All trees in parking areas shall be placed in root barriers. (p) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (q) The landscaping shall be contained in planting areas that are enclosed by minimum six-inch high concrete curbs. (r) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. (s) Compliance with all provisions of this section shall be required except for minor modifications approved by the planning division. (t) All appurtenances, such as transformers, backflow preventers, trash enclosures, signage, meters, and lights, shall be shown on landscape plans and screened with plant materials. Section 11. Section 41-528 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (CSM zoning district standards) is hereby amended to comply with AB 1881, such that it reads as follows: Sec. 41-528. Landscaping requirements. (a) When no building is present on the site, a minimum five (5) foot landscaped area along the front property line shall be required for any proposed development. (b) A landscaped area not less than five (5) feet wide shall be maintained along any property line to the extent it serves to separate property zoned or used for residential purposes from any off-street parking area. (c) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped area. Ordinance No. NS-XXX 11 B-13 Page 13 of 22