75C - PH - AMEND ZONING WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE

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"Synthetic Turf' means an acceptable no mow ground cover made of synthetic non - living material which meets the criteria standards set forth in the City's Design and Development Standards. "Turf' means a ground cover surface of mowed, lnfre Towed- no -naew grass, or synthetic turf which meets or exceeds the standards set forth in the Guidelines Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue are cool- season grasses. Bermuda grass, Kikuyu grass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustine grass, Zoysia grass, Buffalo grass, Mexican Feather grass, Muhly grass, and Sedge grass are warm- season grasses. .......... "Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance" means Ordinance No. 2016 -XXX adopted by the City Council on January 19 2016, and codified in the Municipal Code in Chapter 41 Sections 1500 -1504. e^ e• .nrm e, ae 10011M., 1111 161MR11 IN ? S Q Section 3. Environmental Findings. A. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15307, which is a categorical exemption applying is projects that implements State law to protect water resources. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2015 -114 will be filed for this project. B. The following findings have been made as referenced in CEQA, Section 15300.2; Significant effect. The project shall not be used for an activity where there is reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environmental due to unusual circumstances. The proposed Water Efficiency and Landscape Ordinance and Guidelines will help to conserve natural resources, reduce water use, and promote a sustainable environment. Thus, the policy amendments are not anticipated to have any unusual or significant effect on the environment. Ordinance No. NS -XXX Page 9 of 11 75C -15