2016-008 - Santa Ana Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance

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January 11, 2016 (6) Incorporate infiltration beds, swales, basins, and drywells to capture stonnwater and dry weather runoff and increase percolation into the soil. (7) Consider constructed wetlands and ponds that retain water, equalize excess flow, and filter pollutants. [Note: Authority cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.] 2.4 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. 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 area provided the EAWU in the landscape area does not exceed the MA WA. Methods to achieve water efficiency shall include one or more of the following: (2) Protection and preservation of non - invasive water - conserving plant, tree and turf species; (3) Selection of water - conserving plant, tree and turf species; (4) Selection of plants based on local climate suitability, disease and pest resistance; (5) Selection of trees based on applicable City and local tree ordinances or tree shading guidelines, and size at maturity as appropriate for the planting area; and (6) Selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists. (7) Selection of plants from local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines. (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 2.5(a)(2)(D) of these Guidelines. (C) Plants shall be selected and planted appropriately based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site. Methods to achieve water efficiency shall include one or more of the following: