2016-008 - Santa Ana Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance

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January 11, 2016 (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); (10) Identify location and installation details, and 24 -hour retention or infiltration capacity of any applicable storm water best management practices that encourage on -site retention and infiltration of storm water. Project applicants shall refer to the local agency or regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements. Storm water best management practices are encouraged in the landscape design plan and examples are provided in Section 2.4(C)- (D). (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 Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan;" and (13) Bear the signature of a California- licensed landscape professional. [Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Reference: Section 65596, Government Code and Section 1351, Civil Code.] 2.5 Irrigation Design Plan (A) This section applies to landscape areas requiring permanent irrigation, not areas that require temporary irrigation solely for the plant establishment period. For the efficient use of water, an irrigation system shall meet all the requirements listed in this section and the manufacturer's recommendations. The irrigation system and its related components shall be planned and designed to allow for proper installation, management, and maintenance. An irrigation design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package. (1) System (a) Landscape water meters, defined as either a dedicated water service meter or private sub meter, shall be installed for all non- 12