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Effective: June 10, 1993
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ORDINANCE NO.
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2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 19.28
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE), TO
3 INCORPORATE WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES IN THE LANDSCAPING SECTION.
4 THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1.
Amend section 19.28.010 adding Subsection No.
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7 "5. Water is an increasingly limited and costly resource. It is
8 the intent of this chapter to establish a water conservation
9 plan to reduce water consumption in the landscape environment
10 by using drought tolerant principles." (See Exhibit 1, Page
11 111-68 of the Development Code, attached hereto and
12 incorporated herein by reference.)
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SECTION 2.
Renumber
section
APPLICABLE
19.28.110
14 REGULATIONS of the Development Code to section 19.28.120 and add a
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new section 19.28.110 as follows:
(See Exhibit 2, Pages 111-77,
III-77A, III-77B of the Development Code,
attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.)
"19.28.110 WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
1. APPLICABILITY
All new development, including residential subdivisions, or
increases in floor area in excess of 25% of existing
commercial or industrial buildings shall be in compliance with
the provisions of this section and must have a minimum of 75
points each, based on the Landscape and Irrigation Assessment
criteria contained in Section GI9.28.130(5).
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IMPLEMENTATION
These provisions apply to all future projects and existing
projects which are deemed incomplete by the Department,
pursuant to Government Code Section 65943, at the effective
date of this Section. Applications for Extensions of Time,
Minor Modifications, and Amendments to Conditions, to approved
projects must comply with these provisions.
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DEFINITIONS
Anti-drain Valve or Check Valve. A valve located under a
sprinkler head, or in a lateral supply line to hold water in
the system so it minimizes drainage from the lower elevation
sprinkler heads.
Drouqht Tolerant Landscapinq. A combination of landscape
features and techniques that reduce the demand for, and
consumption of water, including efficient irrigation
techniques and systems, minimizing the area of turf coverage,
as well as using water conserving plant material and organic
ground covers.
Ecoloqical Restoration Proiect. A project where
intentionally altered to establish a defined,
historic ecosystem, or ecological habitat.
the site is
indigenous,
Evapotranspiration. The quantity of water evaporated from
adjacent soil surfaces and transpired by plants during a
specific time.
Hvdrozone. A portion of the landscaped area having plants
with similar water needs that are served by a valve or set of
valves with the same schedule. A hydrozone may be irrigated
or non-irrigated. For example, a naturalized area planted
with native vegetation that will not need supplemental
irrigation once established is a non-irrigated hydrozone.
Landscaped Area. The entire parcel less the building
footprint, driveways, non-irrigated portions of parking lots,
hardscapes such as decks and patios, and other non-porous
areas. Water features are included in the calculation of the
landscaped area. Areas dedicated to edible plants, such as
orchards or vegetable gardens are not included.
Mulch. Any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw or
other materials left loose and applied to the soil surface for
the beneficial purpose of reducing evaporation.
Rain Sensinq Device. A system which automatically shuts off
the entire irrigation system when it rains.
Recreational Area. Areas of active play or recreation such as
sports fields, school yards, picnic grounds, or other areas
with intense foot traffic as determined by the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
Recycled Water. Reclaimed Water.
Water. Treated or recycled waste
for non-potable uses such as
intended for human consumption.
or Treated Sewaqe Effluent
water of a quality suitable
landscape irrigation; not
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soil Moisture Sensinq Device.
amount of water in the soil.
A device that measures the
Turf. A single bladed grass or sod.
Water Conservinq Plant. Any plant which exhibits drought
tolerant characteristics, that will, in a designed location,
survive with limited supplemental water. A listing of these
plants is available from the city.
EXEMPTIONS
The following shall be exempt from the drought tolerant
provisions of this section:
A. Yards for single family homes, four units or less, which
are not part of a larger subdivision;
B. Interior remodels, tenant improvements and demolitions;
C. Registered historical sites;
D. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a
permanent irrigation system;
E. Schools, parks, cemeteries or similar public open spaces;
F. Golf courses - (Golf courses are required to provide on-
site holdinglrecycling ponds to retain and reuse as much
water as reasonable as determined by the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services);
G. Structural additions or detached structures which do not
result in an increase of more than 25% of the floor area;
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Replacement
irrigation
maintenance.
or repair of
systems in
existing plant material or
conjunction with routine
I. Fuel modification areas as required by the Fire
Department. The fuel modification area will be deducted
from the overall landscape area calculation."
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Me-871
1 ORDINANCE... AMENDING CHAPTER 19.28 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE), TO INCORPORATE WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
2 IN THE LANDSCAPING SECTION.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing ordinance was duly
4 adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the city of San
5 Bernardino at cp adjourned regu1ar meeting thereof, held on the
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day of
ABSTAIN
Council Members:
8 ESTRADA
9 REILLY
10 HERNANDEZ
11 MAUDSLEY
12 MINOR
13 POPE-LUDLAM
14 MILLER
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May
, 1993, by the following vote, to wit:
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The foregoing ordinance is hereby
May , 1993.
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form and legal content:
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F. PENMAN,
ttorney
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LANDSCAPING STANDARDS -19.28
CHAPTER 19.28
LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
19.28.010 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish landscaping regulations that are intended to:
1. Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development in all areas of the City by
providing standards relating to quality, quantity and functional aspects of
landscaping and landscape screening.
2. Increase compatibility between residential and abutting commercial and
industrial land uses.
3. Reduce the heat and glare generated by development.
4. Protect public health, safety, and welfare by minimizing the impact of all
forms of physical and visual pollution, controlling soil erosion, screening incom-
patible land uses, preserving the integrity of neighborhoods, and enhancing
pedestrian and vehicular traffic and safety.
5. ** See Text Below
19.28.020 APPLICATION
A concept landscaping plan shall be submitted as part of a permit application, pursuant
to Chapter 19.32 (Applications and Fees).
The concept plan shall meet the intent of this chapter by exhibiting a generalized design
layout which adequately demonstrates the desired landscaping program in terms of
location, size/scale, function, theme and similar attributes. The concept plan shall pro-
vide the review authority with a clear W\derstanding of the landscaping program prior
to the preparation of a detailed, comprehensive landscaping plan.
19.28.030 GENERAL REGULATIONS
The comprehensive landscaping plan shall be prepared following approval of the per-
mit application by the review authority. Submittal of the comprehensive plan shall be
concurrent with the grading planes) and other documents and reports. This section and
those that follow provide the regulations to be followed in the preparation of the com-
prehensive landscape program.
In addition to the following regulations, the Director of Parks and Recreation requires
the use of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Procedures and Policy to en-
sure effective implementation of a landscape and irrigation plan.
** Water is an increasingly limited and costly resource. It is the intent of
this chapter to establish a water conservation plan to reduce water consumption
in the landscape environment by using drought tolerant principals.
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Exhibit 1
MC-871
LANDSCAPING STANDARDS-19.28
19.28.110 WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
1. APPLICABILITY
~ll new dev~lopment, including residential subdivisions, or
1ncreases 1n floor area in excess of 25% of existing
commercial or industrial buildings shall be in compliance with
the provisions of this section and must have a minimum of 75
points each, based on the Landscape and Irrigation Assessment
Criteria contained in section G19.28.130(5).
2. IMPLEMENTATION
These provisions apply to all future projects and existing
projects which are deemed incomplete by the Department,
pursuant to Government Code section 65943, at the effective
date of this section. Applications for Extensions of Time,
Minor MOdifications, and Amendments to Conditions, to approved
projects must comply with these provisions.
3. DEFINITIONS
Anti-drain Valve or Check Valve. A valve located under a
sprinkler head, or in a lateral supply line to hold water in
the system so it minimizes drainage from the lower elevation
sprinkler heads.
Drouqht Tolerant Landscaoinq. A combination of landscape
features and techniques that reduce the demand for, and
consumption of water, including efficient irrigation
techniques and systems, minimizing the area of turf coverage,
as well as using water conserving plant material and organic
ground covers.
Ecoloqical Restoration Proiect. A project where
intentionally altered to establish a defined,
historic ecosystem, or ecological habitat.
the site is
indigenous,
Evaootransoiration. The quantity of water evaporated from
adjacent soil surfaces and transpired by plants during a
specific time.
Hvdrozone. A portion of the landscaped area having plants
with similar water needs that are served by a valve or set of
valves with the same schedule. A hydrozone may be irrigated
or non-irrigated. For example, a naturalized area planted
with native vegetation that will not need supplemental
irrigation once established is a non-irrigated hydrozone.
III-77
Exhibit 2
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LANDSCAPING STANDARDS-19.28
Landscaped Area. The entire parcel less the building
footprint, driveways, non-irrigated portions of parking lots,
hardscapes such as decks and patios, and other non-porous
areas. Water features are included in the calculation of the
landscaped area. Areas dedicated to edible plants, such as
orchards or vegetable gardens are not included.
Mulch. Any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw or
other materials left loose and applied to the soil surface for
the beneficial purpose of reducing evaporation.
Rain Sensinq Device. A system which automatically shuts off
the entire irrigation system when it rains.
Recreational Area. Areas of active play or recreation such as
sports fields, school yards, picnic grounds, or other areas
with intense foot traffic as determined by the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
Recvcled Water. Reclaimed Water.
Water. Treated or recycled waste
for non-potable uses such as
intended for human consumption.
or Treated Sewaqe Effluent
water of a quality suitable
landscape irrigation; not
Soil Moisture Sensinq Device.
amount of water in the soil.
A device that measures the
Turf. A single bladed grass or sod.
Water Conservinq Plant. Any plant which exhibits drought
tolerant characteristics, that will, in a designed location,
survive with limited supplemental water. A listing of these
plants is available from the City.
4. EXEMPTIONS
The following shall be exempt from the drought tolerant
provisions of this section:
A. Yards for single family homes, four units or less, which
are not part of a larger subdivision;
B. Interior remodels, tenant improvements and demolitions;
C. Registered historical sites;
D. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a
permanent irrigation system;
E. Schools, parks, cemeteries or similar public open spaces;
F. Golf courses - (Golf courses are required to provide on-
site holding/recycling ponds to retain and reuse as much
water as reasonable as determined by the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community services);
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LANDSCAPING STANDARDS-19.28
G. structural additions or detached structures which do not
result in an increase of more than 25% of the floor area;
H.
Replacement
irrigation
maintenance.
or repair of
systems in
existing plant material or
conjunction with routine
I. Fuel modification areas as required by the Fire
Department. The fuel modification area will be deducted
from the overall landscape area calculation.
19.28.120 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
All landscape plans shall be subject to the applicable regulations
of the Development Code, including, but not limited to Article IV,
Administration provisions.
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