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AGENDA
TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
43200 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
NOVEMBER 4, 2009 6:00 PM
Commissioner Harter
Carey, Guerriero, Harter, Kight and Telesio
Next in Order:
Resolution: 2009 -24
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be
enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless Members
of the Planning Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action..
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes:
RECOMMENDATION:
1 .1 Approve the Minutes of October 21, 2009
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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Department application and must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.
2 Long Range Planning Project No. LR09 -0020, an update of the City's Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance to be consistent with AB 1881 and the State's Model Ordinance,
Dale West
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION 09-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.32 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN
STANDARDS" (LONG RANGE PLANNING PROJECT NO. LR09 -0020)
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting: Planning Commission, Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 6:00 PM City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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CALL TO ORDER:
Roll Call:
ABSENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2 Director's Hearing Summary Report
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
43200 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
OCTOBER 21, 2009 6:00 PM
Flag Salute: Commissioner Guerriero
Carey, Guerriero, Harter, Kight and Telesio
GUERRIERO, KIGHT
1.1 Approve the Minutes of October 7, 2009 APPROVED 3 -0, MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER TELESIO, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER CAREY; VOICE
VOTE REFLECTED APPROVAL; GUERRIERO, KIGHT ABSENT
2.1 Receive and File the Director's Hearing Summary Report 2009 APPROVED 3 -0,
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TELESIO, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
CAREY; VOICE VOTE REFLECTED APPROVAL; GUERRIERO, KIGHT ABSENT
3 Planning Application No. PA09 -0076, a Conditional Use Permit for the construction,
operation and maintenance of a Verizon Wireless antenna facility mounted on the roof of
an existing industrial building located at 42180 Zevo Drive, Eric Jones 2009 APPROVED
3 -0, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TELESIO, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER CAREY;
VOICE VOTE REFLECTED APPROVAL; GUERRIERO, KIGHT ABSENT
PC RESOLUTION NO. 09 -23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA09 -0076, A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A VERIZON WIRELESS ANTENNA FACILITY MOUNTED
ON THE ROOF OF AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 42180
ZEVO DRIVE (APN 909 360 -035)
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Next in Order:
Resolution: 2009 -23
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting: Planning Commission, Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 6:00 PM City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Stanley Harter
Chairman
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Patrick Richardson
Director of Planning and Redevelopment
DATE OF MEETING:
PREPARED BY:
APPLICANT NAME:
PROJECT
SUMMARY:
CEQA:
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
ANALYSIS
STAFF REPORT PLANNING
CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
November 4, 2009
Dale West, Case Planner
City of Temecula
Long Range Planning Project Number LR09 -0020, an Ordinance
that allows for the planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and
managing water efficient landscapes in new construction and
rehabilitated projects within the City of Temecula.
Categorically Exempt
Section 15308, Class 8 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for
Protection of the Environment
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a
Resolution recommending that the City Council approve an
amendment to Title 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code that would
replace Chapter 17.32 entitled Water Efficient Landscape Design
with a new Chapter 17.32 of the same name.
The City first adopted a Water Efficient Design Landscape Ordinance in May of 1994, which
established water efficient landscape standards for the City and thus incorporated them into
Title 17 of the City of Temecula Municipal Code. Since the original adoption of this Ordinance,
the City has grown substantially resulting in an increased demand for water. In July 2008, the
City updated its Water Efficient Landscape Design Ordinance to respond to anticipated
cutbacks of water delivery from the Sacramento Delta, and severe drought conditions in the
western United States. Since July 2008, drought conditions continue and water purveyors have
increased their water conservation efforts through more stringent irrigation policies and tiered
rate structures. In addition to the above mentioned events, the State has adopted their Model
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, and requires Cities and Counties to adopt the State's
Model Ordinance or an equally effective Ordinance by July 1, 2010.
Staff has analyzed both the County of Riverside Water Efficient Landscape Requirements
Ordinance and the State's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and has incorporated
appropriate changes resulting in the City's Ordinance being consistent with both the County and
State Ordinance.
The City of Temecula's updated Water Efficient Landscape Design Ordinance promotes water
efficient landscaping through the appropriate use of irrigation technology and management, and
prescribes reasonable standards, restrictions, and requirements concerning water use in the
landscaped areas. The new standards will apply to all discretionary permits and /or approvals
for residential, multifamily, commercial, mixed -use, industrial, and public institutional uses,
except for grading permits relating to said discretionary permits.
Staff is proposing changes throughout Chapter 17.32 of the City of Temecula Municipal Code;
however, the majority of the changes only add clarification to the Ordinance, or are technical in
nature to ensure compliance and consistency with the State Model Ordinance. As a result, staff
is recommending Chapter 17.32 be replaced in its entirety with the proposed Water Efficient
Landscape Design Ordinance. A strikeout version has not been provided as part of this staff
report; however, a strikeout version can be made available upon request.
The following significant changes have been made to the Water Efficient Landscape Design
Ordinance:
Applies to all new construction landscapes, which are homeowner provided and /or
homeowner -hired single family projects with a total landscape area equal to or greater than
5,000 square feet;
Applies to all other new or rehabilitated construction landscapes with a landscape area
equal to or grater than 2,500 square feet.
The maximum water demand of new construction landscapes has changed from 80
percent of ETo to 70 percent of ETo.
All new landscapes are subject to an irrigation audit performed by a certified irrigation audit
inspector in accordance with the Irrigation Association Certified Landscape Irrigation
Auditor Training Manual.
Decorative water features are to be included in the high water use hydrozone area of the
water budget calculation, and are required to use recycled water where available.
Overhead irrigation is not to be permitted within 24 inches of any non permeable surface,
unless the landscaped area is adjacent to a permeable surface and no overspray or run -off
occurs.
Water purveyors will enforce landscape water use efficiency requirements and indentify
programs that enhance and encourage landscape water use efficiency such as:
o Tiered water rate structure;
o Allocation -based conservation water pricing structure;
o A rate structure at least as effective as the above options;
o Irrigation audits and /or irrigation surveys; or
o Penalties for water waste.
LEGAL NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
Notice of the public hearing was published in the Californian on October 13, 2009.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been
deemed to be categorically exempt from further environmental review. A Notice of Exemption
will be adopted in compliance with CEQA; Section 15308, Class 8 Actions by a Regulatory
Agencies for Protection of the Environment. The proposed Code amendment improves the
conservation of water resources by establishing more stringent drought tolerant and irrigation
landscape standards.
FINDINGS
No findings of the Planning Commission or City Council are required for recommending
approval of, or approving the proposed Municipal Code amendment
ATTACHMENTS
PC Resolution
Exhibit A CC Ordinance
Notice of Public Hearing
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PC RESOLUTION NO.09-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.32 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS" (LONG
RANGE PLANNING PROJECT NO. LR09 -0020)
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On November 4, 2009 the Planning Commission identified a need to
amend the adopted Municipal Code to amend Chapter 17.32 of the Temecula Municipal
Code regarding the Water Efficient Landscape Design Ordinance (Long Range
Planning Project No. LR09- 0020).
B. The Ordinance was processed including, but not limited to a public notice,
in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law.
C. The Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the staff
recommendation and environmental review on November 4, 2009, at a duly noticed
public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons
had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this matter.
D. At the conclusion of the Commission hearing and after due consideration
of the testimony, the Commission recommended that the City Council approve Long
Range Planning Project No. LR09 -0020 subject to and based upon the findings set forth
hereunder.
E. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the Long
Range Planning Project hereby finds, determines and declares that:
A. The proposed Ordinance is in conformance with the General Plan for
Temecula and with all applicable requirements of State law and other ordinances of the
City;
The proposed Water Efficient Landscape Design Ordinance conforms to the City
of Temecula General Plan in that the criteria for establishing a Water Efficient
Landscape Design Ordinance is identified in the City of Temecula General Plan
Open Space /Conservation Element. Furthermore, the proposed Water Efficient
Landscape Design Ordinance directly responds to Goal 2 (Conservation and
protection of surface water, groundwater and imported water resources), and the
following Policies of the General Plan Open Space /Conservation Element as
summarized: Policy 2.2 Identify and protect groundwater resources, Policy 2.3
Conserve potable water by requiring water conservation in new development,
Policy 2.4 Use reclaimed water for irrigation of parks, public landscaped public
landscaped areas and other feasible applications, and Policy 2.11- Participate in
outreach and public education programs about water conservation.
B. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the Municipal Code and
Development Code for the City of Temecula;
The proposed Water Efficient Landscape Design Ordinance has been designed
to be internally consistent with the Municipal Code and the Development Code in
terms of referencing key components of the City's currently adopted Water
Efficient Landscape Design Ordinance, which applies to new construction
landscapes.
Section 3. Environmental Compliance. In accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, the proposed Ordinance No. 09- (Water Efficient
Landscape Design Ordinance) is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act "CEQA pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, Section 15308, Class 8 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of
the Environment. The proposed Code amendment improves the conservation of water
resources by establishing more stringent drought tolerant and irrigation landscape
standards. The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that the City Council of
the City of Temecula adopt a Notice of Exemption for the proposed ordinance.
Section 4. Recommendation. The Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula recommends that the City Council approve Long Range Planning Project No.
LR09 -0020, a proposed Citywide Ordinance as set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto,
and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula
Planning Commission this 4 day of November 2009.
ATTEST:
Patrick Richardson, Secretary
[SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss
CITY OF TEMECULA
Stanley Harter, Chairman
I, Patrick Richardson, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 09- was duly and regularly
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 4th day of November 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
Patrick Richardson, Secretary
ORDINANCE NO. 09-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.32 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The City Council of the City of Temecula
does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula held a duly noticed
public hearing on November 4, 2009 to consider the proposed changes to the Temecula
Municipal Code, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity
to, and did testify either in support or opposition to this matter.
B. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearings and due consideration of the proposed Project, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 09- recommending that the City Council
approve an amendment to Chapter 17.32 of the Temecula Municipal Code to update
the Water Efficient Landscape Design standards.
Section 2. Environmental Findings. The City Council hereby makes the
following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval of
the Chapter 17.32 of the Temecula Municipal Code:
A. The City Council hereby finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act "CEQA pursuant to Title 14
of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15308, Class 8 Actions by a Regulatory
Agencies for Protection of the Environment. The proposed Code amendment improves
the conservation of water resources by establishing more stringent drought tolerant and
irrigation landscape standards.
Section 3. Chapter 17.32 (Water Efficient Landscape Design) of Title 17
(Zoning) is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 4. A new Chapter 17.32 entitled Water Efficient Landscape Design is
hereby added to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Temecula Municipal Code to read as follows:
"WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN
SECTIONS:
17.32.010 Purpose.
17.32.020 Definitions.
17.32.030 Applicability.
17.32.040 General provisions.
17.32.050 Procedures.
17.32.060 Landscape requirements.
17.32.070 Irrigation system design requirement.
17.32.080 Grading Plan Requirements.
17.32.090 Residential requirements.
17.32.100 Commercial, office, industrial, public institutional
requirements.
17.32.110 Open space /recreation /conservation zoning district
requirements.
17.32.120 Maintenance and enforcement.
Appendix A Water Budget Formula
Appendix B City of Temecula Plant List
17.32.010 PURPOSE.
The following Water Efficient Landscape Standards are designed to assist landscape
architects, irrigation designers, contractors, planners and the public in the selection of
plant materials and irrigation methods that result in more water efficient and water
conscious landscaping throughout the City. The purpose of this chapter is:
A. To promote high quality, water efficient landscaping, water use management and
water conservation through the use of water efficient landscaping, wise use of turf areas
and appropriate use of irrigation technology and management;
B. To provided for provisions for water management practices and water waste
prevention;
C. To establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and
managing water efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects;
D. To reduce landscape water demands without sacrificing landscape quality or
quantity;
E. To retain flexibility and encourage creativity through appropriate design;
F. To assure the attainment of water efficient landscape goals by requiring that
landscape not exceed a maximum water demand of 70 percent of its reference
evapotranspiration (ETo) or any lower percentage as may be required by water
purveyor policy or State legislation, whichever is stricter;
G. To eliminate water waste from overspray and /or runoff; and
H. To promote water conservation through public awareness.
To implement the requirements to meet the State of California Water
Conservation in Landscaping Act 2006 and the California Code of Regulations Title 23,
Division 2, Chapter 2.7.
17.32.020 DEFINITIONS.
"Applied water" means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the
landscape.
"Active recreational use" means areas of active play or recreation such as sport fields,
school yards, picnic grounds, or other areas of intense foot traffic that provide public
benefit.
"Amendment" means additions to the soil, such as compost, leaf mold, peat moss, or
ground bark, which improves aeration and drainage of clay soils and helps hold water in
sandy soils.
"Application rate" means the depth of water applied to a given area in one hour, usually
measured in inches per hour.
"Backflow prevention device" means a safety device used to prevent pollution or
contamination of the water supply due to the reverse flow of water from the irrigation
system
"Check valve" or "anti -drain valve" means a valve located under a sprinkler head to hold
water in the system to prevent drainage from sprinkler heads when the system is off.
"Distribution uniformity" means a measure of how evenly water is applied over an area.
"Emitter" means drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from the
system to the soil.
"Established landscape" means the point at which plants in the landscape have
developed significant root growth into the site. Typically, most plants are established
after one or two years of growth.
"Establishment period" means, for purposes of this chapter, the first year after installing
the plants in the landscape, or the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after
establishment. The actual establishment period varies depending upon the plant
species, the development of the plant's root system, soil conditions, and other
environmental factors.
"Estimated annual water use (EAWU)" means the total amount of water estimated to be
needed to keep the plants in the landscaped area healthy. It is based upon such factors
as the local evapotranspiration rate, the size of the landscaped area, the types of plants,
and the efficiency of the irrigation system, as calculated by the formula contained in
Section 17.32.060.
"Evapotranspiration" means the quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil and
other surfaces, and transpired by plants during a specific time.
"Flow rate" means the rate at which water flows through pipe fittings, valves, and
emission devices, measured in gallons per minute, gallons per hour, or cubit feet per
second.
"Hardscape" means any durable surface material (pervious and nonpervious).
"Homeowner provided landscaping" means any landscaping either installed by a private
individual for a single family residence or installed by a licensed contractor hired by a
homeowner
"Hydrozone" means a portion of the landscape area having plants with similar water
needs that are served by a valve or set of valves with the same irrigation schedule. A
hydrozone may also be nonirrigated, for example, a naturalized area.
"Invasive species" are non indigenous species (e.g., plants or animals) that adversely
affects the habitats they invade economically, environmentally, or ecologically. Lists of
invasive species are included within the Western Riverside County Multi- Species
Habitat Conservation Plan (incorporated by reference)
"Irrigation efficiency" (IE) means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially
used divided by the amount of water applied.
"Landscape architect" means a person who holds a license to practice landscape
architecture in the state of California Business and Professional Code, Section 5615.
"Landscape area" (LA) means all the planting areas, turf areas, and water features in a
landscape design plan subject to the Maximum Applied Water Allowance calculation.
The landscape area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots, decks patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non
pervious hardscapes, and other non irrigated areas designed for non development (e.g.
open spaces and existing native vegetation.
"Landscape coefficient" means the functional equivalent of a crop coefficient in
agriculture. When multiplied times ETo, it estimates the amount of water required to
maintain landscape plants in good condition.
"Landscape irrigation audit" means an in depth evaluation of the performance of an
irrigation system conducted by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. An irrigation
audit includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune -up, system test with
distribution uniformity or emission uniformity, reporting overspray or runoff that causes
overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule.
"Land use entitlement" means any legislative, discretionary or quasi judicial review that
requires City approval.
"Lateral line" means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or
sprinklers from the valve.
"Low volume irrigation" means the application of irrigation water at low pressure through
a system of tubing or lateral lines and low- volume emitters such as drip, drip lines, and
bubblers. Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small
volumes of water slowly at or near the root zone of plants.
"Main line" means the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water source to
the valves or lateral lines.
"Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA)" means the upper limit of annual applied
water for the established landscaped area.
"Microclimate" means the climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the
climate of the overall landscape area due to wind, sun exposure, plant density, or
proximity to reflective surfaces.
"Moisture- sensing device" means a device that measures the amount of moisture in the
soil.
"Mulch" means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw or inorganic mineral
materials such as rocks, gravel and decomposed granite left loose and applied to the
soil surface to reduce evaporation and suppress weeds.
"Operating pressure" means the pressure at which an irrigation system is designed by
the manufacture to operate (static pressure minus pressure losses). This is usually
indicated at the base or nozzle of a sprinkler.
"Overspray" means when sprinklers deliver water beyond the landscaped area, wetting
pavements, walks, structures, or other non landscaped areas.
"Plant factor" means a factor that, when multiplied by reference evapotranspiration,
estimates the amount of water used by plants.
"Percolation" means the movement of water through the soil.
"Potable water" means water which is meant for human consumption.
"Precipitation rate" means the rate at which water is applied, usually expressed in
inches per hour.
"Pressure compensation bubbler" means an irrigation emitter useful for watering trees
and shrubs with water basins; produces a reduced flow of water that bubbles on the
soil.
"Quick coupling system" means a sprinkler system which uses permanently installed
valves and sprinklers that can be moved from valve to valve.
"Rain sensor" means a component of the irrigation system that automatically suspends
the irrigation schedule when it rains.
"Reclaimed water," "recycled water," or "treated sewage effluent" means treated or
recycled water of a quality suitable for nonpotable uses such as landscape irrigation and
water features; not intended for human consumption.
"Reference evapotranspiration (ETo)" means a standard measurement of environmental
parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is given in inches per day, month,
or year and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four- to seven
inch tall, cool season turf that is well watered. Reference evapotranspiration is used as
the basis of determining the Maximum Allowable Water Allowance so that regional
differences in climate can be accommodated.
"Rehabilitated landscape" means a significant replacement of established landscaping
and /or irrigation with a new landscaping and irrigation that requires a permit, plan check,
or design review. For purposes of this chapter, "significant" is defined as any
replacement exceeding fifty percent of a landscaped area and is at the discretion of the
director of planning. Rehabilitated landscapes shall be consistent with the provisions of
Chapter 17.32 of the Municipal Code.
"Runoff' means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is
applied. Runoff occurs when water is applied at too great a rate or when there is a
slope.
"Smart irrigation controller" means a type of irrigation controller which automatically
adjusts the frequency and /or duration of irrigation events in response to changing
weather conditions.
"Soil texture" means the classification of soil based on its percentage of sand, silt and
clay.
"Special Landscaped Area (SLA)" means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to
edible plants, areas irrigated with recycled water, water features using recycled water
and areas dedicated to active play such as parks, picnic grounds, sports fields, golf
courses, where turf provides a playing surface, or other areas of intense foot traffic that
provide public benefit.
"Sprinkler head" means a device which discharges water through a nozzle.
"Static water pressure" means the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when
water is not flowing.
"Station" means an area served by one valve or set of valves that operate
simultaneously.
"Temporarily Irrigated" means irrigation for the purposes of establishing plants, or
irrigation which will not continue after plant establishment. Temporary irrigation is for a
period of six months or less.
"Turf" means a groundcover of cool- or warm season grass that is mowed.
"Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
"Water intensive landscaping" means a landscape with a WUCOLS plant factor of 0.7 or
greater.
"Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS)" means the publication
entitled "Water Use Classification of Landscape Species" by the U.C. Cooperative
Extension (1999 or most current version).
17.32.030 APPLICABILITY.
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, requirements of this chapter
shall apply to:
1. All new construction landscapes which are homeowner provided and /or
homeowner hired in single family and multi family residential projects with a total
landscape area equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet requiring a building or
landscape permit, plan check or design review;
2. All other landscape projects with a landscape area equal to or greater than
2,500 square feet subject to discretionary permits, plan check or design review;
and
Cemeteries; recognizing the special landscape needs of cemeteries, new and
rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to Sections 17.32.070.GG, 17.32.070.HH,
and 17.32.07011. Existing cemeteries are limited to Section 17.32.120.E;
3. In the event Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions are required by the
City for any permit subject to this Ordinance, a condition shall be incorporated
into any project approval prohibiting the use of water intensive landscaping and
requiring the use of low water use landscaping pursuant to the provisions of this
Ordinance in conjunction with common area /open space landscaping.
Additionally, such a condition shall also require the Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions to incorporate provisions concerning landscape irrigation system
management and maintenance. This Ordinance shall not be construed as
requiring landscaping on common areas or open space that is intended to remain
natural. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions shall not prohibit the
replacement of turf with less water intensive plant species.
B. This chapter shall not apply to:
1. Any project with a total landscaped area less than 2,500 square feet;
2. Registered federal, state, and /or local historical sites and /or structures;
3. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation
system; and
4. Botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public.
17.32.040 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. Landscape plans and irrigation plans shall be drawn to the same scale.
B. All landscape plan approvals are subject to and dependent upon the applicant
complying with all applicable City Ordinances, codes, regulations and adopted policies.
C. Should any provision of this chapter conflict with any other provisions already
established by the City, the more water efficient provision shall apply.
D. If the water purveyor for a proposed project has adopted more restrictive water
efficient landscaping requirements, all landscaping and irrigation plans submitted shall
comply with the water purveyor's requirements. Said plans shall be accompanied by a
written document from the water purveyor delineating the more restrictive requirements.
E. Landscape design shall facilitate the implementation of landscape maintenance
practices which foster long -term water conservation. Said practices may include, but
not be limited to, scheduling irrigation based on established industry standards,
conducting water audits and establishing a water budget to limit the amount of water
applied per landscape acre.
F. Landscaping for fuel modification zones shall be subject to standards required by
the City's Fire Department.
G. Landscaping adjacent to the Western Riverside County Multi- Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) conservation areas shall avoid invasive species as listed
in the MSHCP.
17.32.050 PROCEDURES.
A. The submittal, review, revision and approval of all required landscape and
irrigation plans shall be in compliance with already established City procedures for land
use entitlements. The requirements of this chapter shall be submitted jointly along with
the required applications, plans and fees required for land use entitlement as required
by the Director of Planning and on file in the Planning Department.
B. The landscape plan package shall include: construction landscape plans,
irrigation plans, agronomic soils report, water budget, irrigation schedule, and
maintenance schedule.
C. An Agronomic Soil Report is required on all projects for appropriate specifications
of soil amendments, and to facilitate selection of water efficient plant species suitable
for the site. A soil analysis shall be conducted for the site from reasonable soil samples
of the site. The Soil Report shall describe the soil type, pH, soluble salts, infiltration
rate, limiting soil characteristics, and recommended soil amendments needed to
remediate limiting soil characteristics.
D. A construction cost estimate is required with all construction landscape plans.
E. A landscape maintenance schedule is required with all landscape plans as
identified in Section 17.32.110.
F. Landscaping plans shall be prepared using the Water Budget Formula described
in the Appendix A. In addition, landscaping plans shall provide a water budget which
includes estimated annual water use (in hundred cubic feet per year (ccf /yr)) and the
area (in square feet) to be irrigated; and precipitation rates for each valve circuit. The
Planning Director or designee shall approve all landscaping plans.
G. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for a project, subject to this Ordinance,
or as otherwise specified in the conditions of approval for a project, planting and
irrigation plans prepared for the project shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Planning Director.
H. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy, an applicant shall
submit a letter of completion, subject to field verification by the planning director or his
or her designee. Said letter of completion shall be prepared by the landscape architect
and shall indicate that all plant materials and irrigation system components have been
installed in accordance with the approved final landscape and irrigation plans. If a
certificate of use and occupancy is not required for the project, such letter of completion
shall be submitted prior to scheduling for the final inspection. The letter of completion
shall be signed and certified by a licensed landscape architect and shall indicate:
1. Date;
2. Project information;
a. Project name;
b. Project applicant name, mailing address, telephone number;
c. Project address;
d. Property owner name and mailing address.
3. A field inspection of the irrigation system was completed prior to backfilling
(evidence of field inspection shall be attached);
4. The landscaping has been installed in conformance with the approved
planting and irrigation plans;
5. Irrigation audit report performed by a certified irrigation auditor after
project installation (audit report shall be attached);
6. The smart irrigation controller has been set according to the irrigation
schedule;
7. The irrigation system has been adjusted to maximize irrigation efficiency
and eliminate overspray and runoff; and
8. A copy of the irrigation and maintenance schedule has been given to the
property owner, local water purveyor, and the Planning Director.
B. At a minimum, all landscape irrigation audits shall comply with the "Irrigation
Association Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Training Manual (2004 or most
current) and shall be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
C. The Planning Director or his /her designee shall have the right to enter upon the
project site at any time before, during and after installation of the landscaping to
conduct inspections for the purposes of enforcing this Ordinance.
17.32.060 LANDSCAPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.
The design and installation of all proposed landscape improvements subject to this
section shall comply with the following provisions:
A. The Landscape plan shall be prepared by a Landscape Architect licensed by the
State of California.
B. All landscaping plans shall comply with the City of Temecula Citywide Design
Guidelines.
C. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated with an automatic irrigation system as
required in this Chapter.
D. Water Quality Management Plan Best Management Practices (if applicable) that
affect the landscaping shall be identified on the detailed construction landscape plans.
E. Landscape design shall provide for the functional aspects of landscaping such as
grading, drainage, minimal runoff, erosion prevention, wind barriers, provisions for
shade and reduction of glare, and outdoor activities.
F. Landscape design shall provide for the retention of existing mature landscaping
that is in good, healthful condition, by incorporating such landscaping into the landscape
plan. The protection, preservation and enhancement of native species and natural
areas are required where feasible.
G. Landscape design shall provide for the grouping of plants in regard to their water,
soil, sun and shade requirements and in relationship to the buildings, so as to facilitate
appropriate and efficient water applications. Plants with different water needs shall be
irrigated separately.
H. Protective tree grates shall be provided for trees planted in pedestrian areas.
Root barriers shall be placed where trees are planted within five feet of any
hardscape element or building.
J. Turf shall be limited to only those areas designated for active recreational use.
K. Turf shall not be planted in areas that are less than eight feet in width.
L. Turf is not permitted on bermed areas or on slopes greater than 25 percent due
to the problem of water runoff.
M. A shallow swale shall be designed at the toe of all berms which are adjacent to
sidewalks or other impervious /impervious hardscape surfaces to "catch" any runoff.
This will help prevent weathering of pavement. If overhead spray irrigation is used for
bermed areas, sprinkler heads shall be placed at the toe of the berm, so as to water
from the bottom up.
N. A minimum three -inch layer of mulching shall be installed and maintained over all
non -turf areas. In areas with groundcover planted from flats, the mulch depth shall be
no less than one and one -half inches. The mulching should be in the form of shredded
bark, bark chips of varying sizes, or other similar materials. The size and type of mulch
used should allow for moisture to pass through the surface, thus providing permeability
and reduced erosion, particularly on slopes. Nonporous material shall not be placed
under mulch.
0. Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes.
P. If the area proposed for development is improved and is not scheduled for
development within six months of the completion of the previous phase, it shall be
temporarily landscaped and irrigated for dust and soil erosion control, and shall not be
counted toward meeting the landscaped area requirements of the zoning district.
Q. Enhanced hardscape features that include public art, sculpture and/or water
features may be counted as part of the required landscaping as long as they are
designed and integrated in a manner that accentuates the landscaping.
R. Decorative water features. The surface area of a water feature shall be included
in the high water use hydrozone area of the water budget calculation and shall use
recirculating water systems. Where available, recycled water shall be used for
decorative water features.
S. Permeable surfaces shall be used wherever permissible in place of impervious
paving, to encourage on -site water infiltration and support water conservation
measures.
T. The landscape plan, at a minimum, shall include:
1. Property lines, streets, and street names;
2. Building locations, driveways, sidewalks, retaining wall, and other pervious
or non pervious hardscape features;
3. Special landscape areas;
4. Identify areas irrigated with recycled water;
5. Identify type of mulch and application depth;
6. Identify soil amendments, type and quantity;
7. Identify type and surface area of water features;
8. Type and installation detail of any stormwater best management practices;
9. A legend indicating all plant species by botanical name and common
name, spacing, and quantities of each typed of plant by container size;
10. Delineate and label each hydrozone, and identify each hydrozone as low,
moderate, or high water use; and
11. Identify area, in square feet devoted to landscaping and a breakdown of
the total areas by landscape hydrozone.
U. Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
1. The Landscape Plan shall be prepared using the following water budget
formula:
MAWA (in gallons) (ETo)(0.62)(0.7 x LA +0.3 x SLA)
ETo is reference evapotranspiration
SLA is the amount of special landscape area in square feet
LA is total landscape area (including the SLA) in square feet.
2. For the purposes of determining the Maximum Applied Water Allowance,
average irrigation efficiency is assumed to be 0.71. Irrigation systems shall be
designed, maintained, and managed to meet or exceed an average irrigation
efficiency of 0.71
V Estimated Annual Water Use (EAWU).
1. EAWU for a given hyrdozone is calculated as follows:
EAWU (in gallons) (ETo) (0.62)[ {(PF x HA) /IE) SLA]
ET is reference evapotranspiration
PF is Plant Factor
HA is hydrozone area in square feet
IE is irrigation efficiency (minimum 0.71)
SLA is the amount of special landscape area is square feet.
2. Landscaping plans shall provide EAWU (in the same units as the MAWA)
for each valve circuit in the irrigation hydrozone. The sum of all EAWU
calculations shall not exceed the MAWA for the project.
3. The plant factor used shall be from WUCOLS. The plant factor for low
water use plants range from 0 to 0.3, for moderate water use plants range from
0.4 to 0.6, and for high water use plants range from 0.7 to 1.0.
4. The plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective
plant water uses and their plant factor, or the plant factor of the higher water
using plant is used.
17.32.070 IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
All irrigation systems shall be designed, constructed, managed, and maintained to
achieve the highest overall efficiency possible. Efficiency is measured by the amount of
water beneficially used to sustain plant life divided by the amount of water applied.
Efficiency is affected by the attributes of the controller, method of irrigation, irrigation
equipment, proper hydrozoning, site topography, condition and size of plants, and
weather conditions.
The design and installation of all irrigation improvements shall be in compliance with the
following provisions:
A. The irrigation plan shall incorporate appropriate irrigation equipment, drip
irrigation, bubbler, spray head, and /or rotor irrigation heads in order to provide the most
efficient irrigation system. Irrigation systems shall be designed and maintained to meet
or exceed an average irrigation efficiency of 0.71.
B. A manual shut -off valve shall be required as close as possible to the point of
connection of the water supply, to minimize water loss in case of an emergency or
routine repair.
C. The irrigation plan shall be prepared at the same scale as the construction
landscape plan and, at a minimum, shall identify the following:
1. Location and size of service lateral(s);
2. Location and size of water meter(s);
3. Point of connection (POC) location and static pressure at POC. Each
point of connection shall indicate the size of the water meter, the static pressure
available, and the maximum flow of the irrigation system;
4. Manufacturer's name, model number, total flow rate (gallons per minute),
designed operating pressure (psi), and precipitation rate for each overhead spray
and bubbler circuit, and total flow rate (gallons per hour) and design operating
pressure (psi) for each drip and low volume irrigation circuit;
5. Location, size, and type of all irrigation components including, but not
limited to smart controller, central controller, master valve, flow sensor, backflow
prevention device, ball valves, anti -drain check valves, pressure supply (main)
line, lateral lines, pipe sizing, valves, spray heads, rotors, drip, low volume
irrigation equipment, gallons per minute, pressure regulators, and pumps;
6. Hydraulic calculation worksheet including flow rate (gallons per minute),
design operating pressure, and pressure loss for valve with "worse condition;"
7. Precipitation rate (inches per hour) for each spray type circuit;
8. Irrigation legend to include all irrigation equipment used on the project;
9. Location and identification of each hydrozone;
10. A hydrozone information table for each hydrozone;
11 Topographic elevation lines to determine slope;
12. Proximity to existing or planned recycled /non potable water lines;
13. Irrigation system details for assembly and installation; and
14. Calculation for the project's landscape Water Budget Formula (see
Appendix A).
D. Separate landscape water meters shall be installed for non single family
residential landscaping with a landscaped area greater than 5,000 square feet.
E. All landscaped areas must be serviced by a "smart irrigation controller" which
automatically adjusts to the frequency and /or duration of irrigation events in response to
changing weather conditions. Smart irrigation controllers shall have the following
attributes:
1. Real -time, weather based program adjustment capability;
2. Project must have an on -site weather station or external ETo input;
3. Rain sensors shall be placed within an unobstructed natural rainfall area
and shall be located above the irrigation spray pattern;
4. Master valve (or simultaneous operations) for landscaped areas greater
than 12,000 square feet;
5. Flow sensor;
6. Multiple start times; and
7. Multiple programs.
F. Residential front yard typical Irrigation plans must demonstrate that sufficient
capacity exists on the specified irrigation controller to supply adequate additional zones
for future side and backyard landscaping. More than one controller per residential unit
shall be avoided.
G. With the exception of single family residential units, all irrigation plans shall be
designed for use of non potable water in all areas scheduled for non potable water in
the future. Provisions for the conversion to a nonpotable water system shall be
provided within the landscape plan should there be the possibility for future nonpotable
water availability. Water systems designed to utilize nonpotable water shall be
designed to meet all applicable standards of the City of Temecula, the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board, State Department of Health Services, the
Riverside County Health Department and the local reclaimed water purveyor.
H. Non single family residential landscaping greater than one acre in size shall
include a central controller programmed to distinguish irregular flows (e.g. broken valve,
line, spray head, etc.). The central controller shall temporarily shut off the affected
branch or the entire system, and send an immediate electronic message to the
maintenance entity.
Separate valves shall be provided for separate water use planting areas, so that
plants with similar water needs are irrigated by the same irrigation valve. Drip irrigation
techniques or similar high- efficiency irrigation type shall be provided where appropriate
(i.e., shrubs, massing in- mulched areas) in instances where spray irrigation is not
necessary.
J. Irrigation systems shall be zoned according to plant water use, slope aspect, and
sun /shade microclimate. If low water use plants (that can also survive /flourish with
medium water application) are used within a medium water use hydrozone, they must
be counted as medium water use in the irrigation calculations.
K. The capacity of the irrigation systems shall not exceed:
1. The capacity required for peak water demand based on water budget
calculations;
2. Meter capacity; and
3. Backflow preventer type and device capacity.
L. The use of head check valves shall be included in irrigation systems as
applicable.
M. Pressure regulation shall be incorporated into all irrigation systems to prevent
excessive pressure at sprinkler heads.
N. Low head drainage is not permitted.
O. Swing joints or other riser protection components are required on all risers
subject to damage that are adjacent to high traffic areas.
P. Bermed areas should be irrigated with drip line irrigation. If overhead irrigation is
necessary for bermed areas, then sprinkler heads shall be placed at the toe of the
berm.
Q. Overhead spray systems shall not be used in landscape areas narrower than
eight feet in width.
R. Overhead irrigation shall not be permitted within 24 inches of any non permeable
surface, unless the landscaped area is adjacent to a permeable surface and no
overspray or run -off occurs.
S. Overhead irrigation shall be limited to the hours of 8 p.m. and 9 a.m.
T. In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is required to
maximize water infiltration into the root zone.
U. Rotors and spray heads shall be designed and installed with no overspray onto
non permeable surfaces, structures, and non vegetated areas. Head -to -head coverage
with matched precipitation heads is shall be required, unless otherwise directed by the
manufacturer. Rotors and spray heads shall be zoned separately. Half rotors and full
rotors shall be zoned separately unless matched precipitation nozzles are used.
V. High efficiency irrigation methods (e.g. drip, MP rotators, and microsprays) are
required for appropriate applications.
W. Point -to point drip systems shall utilize Schedule 40 PVC lateral lines. The
lateral lines shall either be placed on -grade and secured with pipe anchors at a
minimum 10 feet on center, or buried one foot below grade.
X. For drip line installations, in -line pressure regulators shall be used per factory
recommendations for the specific irrigation products being used. If drip line is being
installed, it must be filtered at the valve along with any other necessary equipment.
Y. The delivery tubing for point -to -point irrigation systems shall be no longer than
three feet and attached to grade at minimum two foot intervals.
Z. Emitter line drip systems shall have the lines placed no more than 18 inches
apart. The emitter lines adjacent to curbs or walks shall be placed at a maximum of
nine inches from the curb or walk. Emitter lines shall be attached to grade at a
minimum of five feet on- center. All plants shall be planted between two emitter lines.
AA. The finish grade for all on -grade drip systems shall be a minimum of three inches
below adjacent curbs or walks. All drip systems shall receive a minimum of three
inches of medium grind bark.
BB. All drip systems shall utilize the mature canopy size of the plant in determining
the number of emitters to be placed at each plant. A schedule showing the varying
amount of emitters shall be placed on the plans. The run -times shall be shown in the
irrigation schedules.
CC. The maximum square feet of any drip valve shall be 2,500 square feet.
DD. A drip system shall extend no more than any two sides of any building
(north /east, and south /west, by exposure).
EE. All drip systems shall have a brass /bronze line -sized basket strainer placed at
the point of connection.
FF. Systems shall be scheduled so that the irrigation precipitation rate does not
exceed the infiltration rate of the soil.
GG. A baseline irrigation schedule shall be provided on the plans for the six -month
initial plant establishment period. The contractor shall adjust the schedule to meet site
specific requirements and use the baseline schedule to set the weatherbased controller.
The schedule currently in effect shall be posted in the controller.
HH. A second baseline irrigation schedule shall be provided on the plans which
incorporate the specific water needs of the plants throughout the post establishment
calendar year. The contractor shall adjust the schedule to meet site specific
requirements and use the baseline schedule to set the weatherbased controller. The
schedule currently in effect shall be posted in the controller.
II. The irrigation schedules shall include the recommended irrigation days per week,
number of cycles per day, minutes of run times per cycle, and estimated amount of
applied irrigation water, expressed in gallons per month and gallons per year.
JJ. The controller shall be operational and set to real -time weather prior to the
completion of the 90 -day maintenance period of the installing contractor.
KK. After establishment of the plant materials, the irrigation of landscaped areas shall
be limited to the hours between dusk and early morning in order to provide maximum
benefit to the plant material and to reduce unnecessary water loss through wind drift
and evaporation. Drip irrigation systems are exempt from this provision.
17.32.080 GRADING PLAN REQUIREMENTS (if applicable)
A. A grading design plan may be required and shall include rough /precise grade
elevations prepared for the project by a licensed civil engineer.
17.32.090 RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
B. Single Family Residential Requirements.
1. The planting plans shall incorporate the use of compatible species of
drought tolerant /water- efficient plants to reduce water demand. A variety of
plantings and hardscape should be selected and provided appropriately for their
intended use. Special attention shall be given to selecting appropriate trees and
plants that, at their maturity, will be in scale with the house and yard.
Landscaping shall consist of plants found in the City of Temecula Plant List as
identified in Appendix B.
2. Landscape designs shall consider such factors as the function of the
landscape elements, consistency with the building and its architectural design,
compatibility to the area, special design features, berming, use of hardscape or
nonorganic materials, and drought tolerant plant materials for water
conservation.
3. Existing mature trees and shrubs that represent the existing significant
landscaping elements shall be preserved.
4. Street trees shall be planted along all streets in residential areas. On any
street, at least one street tree shall be provided at the front of each residential lot.
In the street side yard, slope, and similar areas, at least one street tree per 45
linear feet of street shall also be provided.
5. Front yard landscaping shall be provided in all residential zoning districts.
In addition to the street tree requirement, front yard landscaping shall include, at
a minimum, one 15- gallon size tree per lot, one 5- gallon size tree per lot, and a
variety of drought tolerant shrubs and ground- cover. Shrubs shall be a minimum
five gallons at the time of planting. Turf areas shall be used sparingly in
response to functional needs only and shall be in compliance with the Water
Budget Formula (Appendix A).
6. Slope banks five feet or greater in vertical height with slopes between 5:1
and 2:1 shall, at a minimum, be irrigated and landscaped with a combination of
appropriate shrubs, vegetative ground cover, and mulch that will absorb
rainwater and reduce runoff for erosion control. If drip irrigation is used on
slopes, a fertilizer injector system shall also be used.
a. Slope banks five feet or greater in vertical height with slopes
greater than or equal to 3:1 shall, at a minimum, be landscaped to soften
their appearance as follows:
One 15- gallon or larger tree per each 600 square feet of
slope area;
ii. One gallon or larger shrub for each 100 square feet of slope
area; and
Appropriate vegetative ground cover or mulch.
iv. In addition to the above requirements, slope banks in excess
of eight feet in vertical height with slopes greater or equal to 2:1
shall also provide one 5- gallon or larger tree per each 1,000 square
feet of slope area.
7. All trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and
vary the slope plane.
8. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in a manner that at maturity they do not
interfere with utility lines, sight lines for traffic safety, encroach on adjacent
property, or create barriers to the solar access rights of adjoining property
owners.
9. Residential front yard typical Irrigation plans must demonstrate that
sufficient capacity exists on the specified irrigation controller to supply adequate
additional zones for future side and backyard landscaping. More than one
controller per residential unit shall be avoided.
10. The project applicant shall provide home buyers with educational
information regarding the design, installation and maintenance of water efficient
landscape and irrigation landscapes as approved by the Director of Planning or
water purveyor, upon the sale of each dwelling unit within the project. The plans
shall include a key identifying the common names of the plants used in the
landscaping.
C. Residential Model Homes Requirements.
1. All model homes in residential subdivisions shall comply with provisions of
this chapter.
2. The project applicant shall distribute outdoor water conservation
pamphlets provided by local water purveyors, if available, to buyers upon the
sale of each dwelling unit within the development.
3. A sign shall be displayed in the front yard of each model home which is
clearly visible to home buyers. The sign shall indicate that the model home
features water efficient landscape, hydrozones, and irrigation equipment which
contributes to overall water efficiency.
D. Multi Family Residential Requirements
1. The planting plans shall incorporate the use of compatible species of
drought tolerant /water efficient plants to reduce water demand. A variety of
plantings and hardscape should be selected and provided appropriately for their
intended use. Special attention shall be given to selecting appropriate trees and
plants that, at their maturity, will be in scale with the house and yard.
Landscaping shall consist of plants found in the City of Temecula Plant List
(Appendix B).
2. Landscape designs shall consider such factors as the function of the
landscape elements, consistency with the building and its architectural design,
compatibility to the area, special design features, berming, use of hardscape or
nonorganic materials, and drought tolerant plant materials for water
conservation.
3. To the extent feasible, existing mature trees and shrubs that represent the
existing significant landscaping elements shall be preserved.
4. Parking areas shall comply with the standards as set forth by Chapter
17.24 of the Development Code.
5. All setback areas shall be landscaped, including interior courts, open
space areas, and boundary areas that are not covered with buildings, pavement,
or other hardscape surface.
6. Turf areas shall be used for functional needs only and shall be in
compliance with the Water Budget Formula (Appendix A).
17.32.100 COMMERCIAL /OFFICE /INDUSTRIAL /PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
A. The planting plans shall incorporate the use of drought tolerant /water efficient
plants to reduce water demand. A variety of plantings and hardscape should be
selected and provided appropriately for their intended use. Special attention shall be
given to selecting appropriate trees and plants that, at their maturity, will be in scale with
the house and yard. Landscaping shall consist of plants found in the City of Temecula
Plant List as identified in Appendix B.
B. Landscape designs shall consider such factors as the function of the landscape
elements, consistency with the building and its architectural design, compatibility to the
area, special design features, berming, use of hardscape or nonorganic materials, and
drought tolerant plant materials for water conservation.
C. To the extent feasible, existing mature trees and shrubs that represent the
existing significant landscaping elements shall be preserved.
D. All development projects shall also comply with the City of Temecula Citywide
Design Guidelines.
E. Street trees shall be planted at a minimum of one tree per 30 linear feet of street
frontage. Trees shall be a minimum 15- gallon size at the time of planting. Shrubs shall
be a minimum of five gallons at the time of planting.
F. Setback areas that are not used for vehicular and pedestrian access shall be
landscaped. In addition, all interior courts open space areas and boundary areas that
are not covered with buildings, pavement, or other hardscape surface shall be
landscaped.
G. Landscape designs shall consider such factors as the function of the landscape
elements, consistency with the building and its architectural design, compatibility to the
area, special design features, berming, use of hardscape or nonorganic materials,
drought tolerant plant materials for water conservation, and utilize planting (i.e.,
combination of shrubs, trees and climbing vines) to break up large building masses and
perimeter walls and fencing.
H. The use or combination of berming, landscape materials, low level walls and
structures, shall be used to screen parking areas, loading areas, trash enclosures, and
utilities from public view.
Parking areas shall comply with the standards as set forth by Chapter 17.24 of
the Temecula Municipal Code.
J. Slope banks five feet or greater in vertical height with slopes between 5:1 and 2:1
shall, at a minimum, be irrigated and landscaped with a combination of appropriate
shrubs, vegetative ground cover, and mulch that will absorb rainwater and reduce runoff
for erosion control. All trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften
and vary the slope plane. If drip irrigation is used on slopes, a fertilizer injector system
shall also be used.
1. Slope banks five feet or greater in vertical height with slopes greater than
or equal to 3:1 shall, at a minimum, be irrigated and landscaped with a
combination of appropriate shrubs, vegetative ground cover, and/or mulch that
will absorb rainwater and reduce runoff for erosion control, and to soften their
appearance as follows:
a. One 15- gallon or larger tree per each 600 square feet of slope
area;
b. One gallon or larger shrub for each 100 square feet of slope area;
and
c. Appropriate vegetative ground cover or mulch that will absorb
rainwater and reduce runoff.
2. In addition to the requirements above, slope banks in excess of ten feet in
vertical height with slopes greater or equal to 2:1 shall also provide on five gallon
or larger tree per each 1,000 square feet of slope area.
K. Where trees are planted in pedestrian areas, a protective tree grate shall be
provided.
L. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so that they do not interfere with utilities, light
standards, sight lines for traffic safety, encroach on adjacent property, or obstruct to the
solar access rights of adjoining property owners.
17.32.110 OPEN SPACE /RECREATION /CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICTS
REQUIREMENTS
A. A minimum of 80 percent of the net lot area shall be open space and
unencumbered with buildings. Open space may include walkways and recreation
areas.
B. A minimum of 50 percent of the net lot area shall be covered with a drought
tolerant landscaping.
C. A minimum of one drought tolerant shade tree shall be provided for every 1,000
square feet of net area.
D. Turf areas shall be used for functional needs only and shall be in compliance with
the Water Budget Formula (Appendix A).
E. Any remaining areas which are not otherwise landscaped or surfaced for a
specific recreational activity shall be covered with drought- resistant vegetation,
decorative hardscape.
F. Pervious hardscape shall be used where feasible.
G. Vehicular access ways shall be paved.
17.32.120 MAINTENANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
A. Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water efficiency. Landscape
maintenance shall include, but not be limited to routine inspection, adjusting and repair
of the irrigation system and its components, resetting irrigation controllers, aerating and
dethatching turf areas, replenishing mulch, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, clearing of
debris, monitoring for pests and disease, the removal and timely replacement of dead
plants, and repair and timely replacement integrated architectural features.
B. A 90 -day maintenance period is required of the installing contractor immediately
following approval of the final landscape inspection.
C. An annual landscape maintenance schedule shall be prepared and provided to
the property owner and Planning Director. The maintenance schedule shall identify
plant types (turf, shrubs, groundcover, trees, etc.), mulch and /or inorganic ground cover,
and shall indicate the frequency of pruning and fertilizer applications by plant type and
the replenishment of mulch.
D. Repair of irrigation equipment shall be done with originally specified materials or
their equivalent.
E. The City will rely on water purveyors to enforce landscape water use efficiency
requirements. The City shall coordinate with local water purveyors and indentify
programs that enhance and encourage landscape water use efficiency such as:
1. Tiered water rate structure;
2. Allocation -based conservation water pricing structure;
3. A rate structure at least as effective as the above options;
4. Irrigation audits and /or irrigation surveys; or
5. Penalties for water waste.
F. Landscape areas with separate landscape water meters shall be subject to a
landscape audit. The landscape audit shall include inspection of plant materials and
irrigation systems in accordance with the State of California Landscape Water
Management Program as described in the Landscape Irrigation Auditors Handbook, the
entire document, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
G. Landscape audits will be coordinated with the water purveyor and shall be
conducted by a certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor."
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or
circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or
unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections,
subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this
Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of
the City of Temecula hereby declares that it would have adopted each section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of
the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.
Section 6. Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk of the City of Temecula shall
certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance including Appendices A and B and
shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted in the manner
required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this day of
ATTEST:
Susan W. Jones, MMC
City Clerk
[SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ss
CITY OF TEMECULA
Maryann Edwards, Mayor
I, Susan W. Jones, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading
at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Temecula on the day of
and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the day of by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Susan W. Jones, MMC
City Clerk
Appendix A
City of Temecula Water Budget Formula
WORKSHEET (Insert Project Name)
(For projects with more than 1 hydrozone)
1 Maximum Annual Water Allowance (MAWA)
INPUT the total square footage of landscape 0 IS.F.
INPUT the Hist. ETo for the area =I
2 Estimated Annual Water Use (EAWU)
Hydrozone 1 INPUT Plant Factor
INPUT square footage of hydrozone 0
INPUT hydrozone irrigation efficiency 0
EAWU I ccf yr
Hydrozone 2 INPUT Plant Factor
INPUT square footage of hydrozone 0
INPUT hydrozone irrigation efficiency 0
EAWU I Iccf yr
Hydrozone 3 INPUT Plant Factor
INPUT square footage of hydrozone 0
INPUT hydrozone irrigation efficiency 0
EAWU I Iccf yr
Hydrozone 4 INPUT Plant Factor
INPUT square footage of hydrozone 0
INPUT hydrozone irrigation efficiency 0
EAWU I ccf yr
Hydrozone 5 INPUT Plant Factor
INPUT square footage of hydrozone 0
INPUT hydrozone irrigation efficiency 0
EAWU I ccf yr
MAWA 0 ccf yr
0.8 l(Turf)
0.8 l(High)
0.5 I(Med)
0.2 I (Low)
0.1 I(VeryLow)
Total EAWU I (ccf yr
MAWA EAWU =I 0 Iccf yr
(this number must be positive)
Application Method
IE Factor
Drip
0.9
Bubblers
0.85
MP Rotors
0.75
Rotors
0.75
Microsprays
0.7
Spray Heads
0.7
Plant Category
Plant Factor
High
0.7
1.0
Medium
0.4
0.6
Low
0.0
0.3
CIMIS Station
Location
ETo
62
Temecula
66.14
130
Temecula East
49.54
1. To find Maximum Allowable Water Allowance (MAWA) Maximum Allowable Water Allowance (MAWA)
STEP 1. Calculate the total square footage of the landscape area and insert
that number into Space A (Round the number to the nearest hundred).
STEP 2. Insert the Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) in Space B from
Chart 1.
STEP 3. Multiply A x .62 x B x .7, put the answer in Space C and divide by
748. This gives the MAWA in hundreds of cubic feet (ccf) (Space D). MAWA
2. To Find Estimate Annual Water Use (EAWU) for each hydrozone Estimated Annual Water Use (EAWU)
EAWU ETo xExFx0.621(Gx748)
STEP 1. Find plant factor (Chart 2) for the hydrozone, using the highest plant
factor per hydrozone. If a medium plant factor and a low plant factor are in the
same hydrozone, the factor is medium. Place that number in Space E.
STEP 2. Calculate the square footage for the hydrozone (round to the nearest
hundred) and put the number in Space F. Next, insert the hydrozone irrigation
efficiency factor (IF) from Chart 3 into Space G.
STEP 3. Multiply ETo (Chart 1) x E x F x 0.62, then divide the number by (G x
748). This gives the EAWU number for Space H.
STEP 4. Repeat steps 1 3 for each hydrozone.
STEP 5. Add up the EAWU (Space H) for each hydrozone to calculate Total
EAWU (Space I).
3. To Find the Total Water Allowance
STEP 1. To calculate the Total Water Allowance (Space J), Subtract the Total
EAWU (Space I) from MAWA (Space D)
Chart 1
Chart 2
Chart 3
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING WATER BUDGET FORMULA
MAWA= Ax0.62x Bx0.70/748
Input the total square
footage of landscape
Input the Historical ETo
for the area
Hydrozone #1
input nyarozone
irrigation efficiency
Hydrozone #1
EAWU
Add each hydrozone
Total EAWU
Total Water Allowance
MAWA
Input squ
MAWA EAWU ccf /yr
B
C
D
(this number must be positive)
A
x 0.80
gal /yr 748
ccf
H +H +H +H +H =I
Ix 0.62
H
Input Plant Factor
are footage of
hydrozone
G
ccf /yr
F
E
x 0.62
APPENDIX B, City of Temecula Development Code, 17.32, PLANT LIST, (by water use type)
Height Spread Riv.Co.
Botanical name Common name Type Kc Kc Feet Feet Native Comments
Arctostaphylos
Acacia redolens
Baccharis pilularis cvs.
Baccharis 'Centennial'
Lantana montevidensis
Maleophora crocea
Myoporum parvifolium
Rosemarinus 'Prostratus'
Teucrium chamaedrys
Abelia grandiflora prostrata
Arctotheca calendula
Berberis spp.
Cerastium tomentosum
Ceratostigma pumbaginoides
Cotoneaster spp.(ground covers)
Fragaria chiloensis
Gazania spp.
Geranium incanum
Hypericum calycinum
Juniperus conferta
Lirope spicata
Lotus corniculatus
Mahonia repens
Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Myoporum X'Pacificum'
Myoporum 'South Coast'
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Pelargonium peltatum
Potentilla verna
Senecio mandraliscae
Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Thymus serphyllum
Trachelosperrnum asiaticum
Trifolium fragiferum O'Connor
Verbena rigida
Zoyzia tenuifolia
Ophiopogan japonicum
Lotus scoparius
Nolina parryi
Achillea millefolium
Achillea tomentosa
Artemisia absinthium
Baileya multiradiata
Coreopsis auriculata'Nana'
Coreopsis lanceolata
Deschampsia caespitosa
Dymondia margaretae
Elymus spp.
Encelia califomica
Epilobium spp.(Zauchneria)
Kniphofia uvaria
Narcissus spp.
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Pennisetum setaceum'Cupreum'
Stipa pulchra
Stipa tenuissima
Agapanthus africanus
Anigozanthos flavidus
Armeria maritima
Asparagus spp.
emerald carpet
prostrate acacia
dwarf coyote brush
bentennial baccharis
lantana
ice plant (Maleophora)
myoprum
trailing rosemary
germander
prostrate glossy abelia
cape weed
barberry
snow in summer
dwarf plumbago
cotoneaster
wild strawberry
gazania
cranesbill
Aaron's beard
shore juniper
creeping lily turf
birdsfoot trefoil
creeping mahonia
creepng wire vine
pacifica saltbush
south coast myoprum
Virginia creeper
ivy geranium
spring cinquefoil
kleinia
wolly thyme
creeping thyme
Asian star jasmine
O'Connor's legume
vervian
Mascarene grass
mondo grass
deer weed
bear grass
common yarrow
woolly yarrow
wormwood
desert marigold
dwarf coreopsis
coreopsis
tufted hairgrass
dymondia
wild rye
California encelia
Califomia fuchsia
red hot poker
daffodil
Chinese pennisetum
purple fountain grass
feather grass
feather grass
lily -of- the -nile
kangaroo paw
sea pink
ornamental asparagus
GC 0.2 L 1 5
GC 0.2 L 2 12
GC 0.2 L 2 8
GC 0.2 L 2 5
GC 0.2 L 1 5
GC 0.2 L 0.5 2
GC 0.2 L 0.5 8
GC 0.2 L 2 6
GC 0.2 L 1 2
GC 0.5 M 2 3
GC 0.5 M 1 5
GC 0.5 M 1 6
GC 0.5 M 0.5 3
GC 0.5 M 1 4
GC 0.5 M 1 5
GC 0.5 M 0.5 1
GC 0.5 M 0.5 2
GC 0.5 M 0.5 2
GC 0.5 M 1 3
GC 0.5 M 1 6
GC 0.5 M 1 3
GC 0.5 M 1 3
GC 0.5 M 2 3
GC 0.5 M 1 3
GC 0.5 M 2 15
GC 0.5 M 2 10
GC 0.5 M 1 5
GC 0.5 M 2 4
GC 0.5 M 1 3
GC 0.5 M 1 3
GC 0.5 M 1 1
GC 0.5 M 1 1
GC 0.5 M 1 3
GC 0.5 M 1 6
GC 0.5 M 1 4
GC 0.5 M 0.5 2
GC 0.8 H 1 1
P 0.1 VL 2 2 X
P 0.1 VL 6 3 X
P 0.2 L 3 3
P 0.2 L 0.5 3
P 0.2 L 3 3
P 0.2 L 1 1.5
P 0.2 L 0.5 2
P 0.2 L 1.5 2
P 0.2 L 1.5 1
P 0.2 L 0.5 2
P 0.2 L 2 2
P 0.2 L 4 4 X
P 0.2 L 3 3
P 0.2 L 2 3
P 0.2 L 2 1
P 0.2 L 3 3
P 0.2 L 4 4
P 0.2 L 1.5 1.5
P 0.2 L 1.5 1.5
P 0.5 M 1.5 1.5
P 0.5 M 2 2
P 0.5 M 0.5 1
P 0.5 M 1 3
APPENDIX B, City of Temecula Development Code, 17.32, PLANT LIST, (by water use type)
Botanical name
Calamagrostis spp.
Carex comans
Centaurea cineraria
Chrysanthemum superbum
Cupheaignea
Delphinium elatum
Dietes bicolor
Dietes iridiodes
Digitalis purpurea
Erigeron karvinskianus
Erodium chamaedryoides
Erysimium linifolium
Festuca califomica
Festuca ovina glauca
Gaura lindheimer
Geranium sanguinium
Helictotrichon sempervirens
Hemerocallis spp.
Heuchera sanguinea
lmperata cylindrica'Rubra'
Iris spp.
Lillium asiatic
Linaria purpurea
Lirope muscari
Miscanthus sinensis
Muhlenbergia dumosa
Muhlenbergia rigens
Nepeta X faassenii
Penstemon heterophyllus
Stachys bysantina
Tulbaghia fragrans
Tulbaghia violacea
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Bergenia crassifolia
Equisetum spp.
Adenostoma fasciculatum
Adenostoma sparsifolium
Calliandra eriophylla
Cercocarpus minutiflorus
Fallugia paradoxa
Lobelia laxiflora
Salvia apiana
Simmondsia chinensis
Agave americana
Arctostaphylos cultivars
Arctostaphylos spp.
Baccharis pilularis consan.
Baccharis sarothroides
Buddleia marrubiifolia
Caesalpinea gilliesii
Caesalpinea mexicana
Callistemon citrinus
Convolvulus cneorum
Senna artemisioides
Senna eremophila
Ceanothus spp.
Ceanothus cultivars
Cereus peruvianus
Cistus spp.
Comarostaphylis diversifolia
Convolvulus cneorum
Common name
feather reed
sedge
dusty miller (cineraria)
Shasta daisy
cigar plant
candle larkspur
fortnight lily
fortnight lily
foxglove
fleabane
cranesbill
wallflower
Califomia fescue
blue fescue
gaura
cranesbill
blue oat grass
day lily
coral bells
Japanese blood grass
Douglas iris hybrids
asian lily
toadflax
big blue lily turf
eulalia grass
bamboo muhly
deer grass
catmint
penstemon
lamb's ears
sweet garlic
society garlic
common calla
winter blooming bergenia
horsetail
chamise
red shanks /ribbonwood
fairy duster
San Diego mountain mahogany
Apache plume
Mexican bush lobelia
white sage
jojoba
century plant
manzanita cultivars
manzanita
coyote brush
desert broom
woolly butterfly bush
desert bird of paradise
Mexican bird of paradise
bottle brush
bush morning glory
feathery cassia
deset cassia
California lilac
ceanothus
Penuvian apple cactus
rockrose
summer holly
bush morning glory
Height Spread Riv.Co.
Type Kc Kc Feet Feet Native Comments
P 0.5 M 2 2
P 0.5 M 1 3
P 0.5 M 2 2
P 0.5 M 2 2
P 0.5 M 1 1
P 0.5 M 3 2
P 0.5 M 3 3
P 0.5 M 3 3
P 0.5 M 4 2
P 0.5 M 1.5 3
P 0.5 M 0.5 1
P 0.5 M 2 2
P 0.5 M 0.5 1
P 0.5 M 0.5 1
P 0.5 M 3 3
P 0.5 M 1 2
P 0.5 M 2 2
P 0.5 M 1 2
P 0.5 M 1 2
P 0.5 M 1 2
P 0.5 M 2 1
P 0.5 M 2 1
P 0.5 M 1.5 1
P 0.5 M 1 1.5
P 0.5 M 5 5
P 0.5 M 3 3
P 0.5 M 3 3 X
P 0.5 M 2 2
P 0.5 M 1 2 X
P 0.5 M 1.5 1.5
P 0.5 M 1 1
P 0.5 M 1 1
P 0.5 M 2 1
P 0.8 H 2 2
P 0.8 H 4 2
S 0.1 VL 10 10 X
5 0.1 VL 10 10 X
5 0.1 VL 3 4
5 0.1 VL 6 10 X
S 0.1 VL 6 4
S 0.1 VL 2 2
S 0.1 VL 4 4 X
5 0.1 VL 6 6 X
5 0.2 L 5 5
5 0.2 L Varies Varies
S 0.2 L Varies Varies X
S 0.2 L 10 6 X
S 0.2 L 10 6 X
5 0.2 L 5 5
5 0.2 L 10 10
5 0.2 L 6 6
S 0.2 L 12 10
S 0.2 L 3 3
S 0.2 L 5 5
5 0.2 L 5 5
5 0.2 L Varies Varies X
5 0.2 L Varies Varies
S 0.2 L 25 6
S 0.2 L Varies Varies
S 0.2 L 10 10 X
5 0.2 L 3 3
Contain roots
APPENDIX B, City of Temecula D
Botanical name
Dalea bicolor
Dasylirion spp.
Dendromecon spp.
Echium fastuosum
Elaeagnus pungens
Encelia farinosa
Eriogonum spp.
Euphorbia rigida
Euryops pectinatus
Forestiera neomexicana
Fouquieria splendens
Fremontodendron spp.
Galvesia speciosa
Grevillea spp.
Hesperaloe parviflora
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Ilex vomitoria
Keckiella antirhinnoides
Keckiella cordifolia
Lantana camara
Larrea tridentata
Lavandula spp.
Lavatera bicolor
Leptospermum scoparium
Leucophyllum frutescens
Mahonia nevinii
Malosma laurina (Rhus laurina)
Nerium oleander
Rhamnus califomica
Rhamnus crocea
Rhus ovata
Rosmarinus offfcinalis
Ruellia brittoniana
Salvia chamaedroides
Salvia clevelandii
Salvia gregii
Salvia leucantha
Salvia leucophylla
Santolina spp.
Sollya heterophylla
Teucrium fruticans
Trichostema lanatum
Westringia fruticosa
Yucca filamentosa
Yucca whipplei.
Abelia'Edward Goucher'
Abelia X grandiflora
Abelia'Sherwoodii'
Aspidistra elatior
Buddleia davidii
Buxus microphylla japonica
Caesalpinea pulcherrima
Callistemon viminalis
Chamelaucium uncinatum
Clivia miniata
Cocculus laurifolius
Coprosma kirkii
Coprosma repens
Cordyline australis
Cotoneaster spp. (shrubs)
Cycas revoluta
evelopment Code, 17.32, PLANT LIST, (by water use type)
Height Spread Riv.Co.
Common name Type Kc Kc Feet Feet Native Comments
dalea (bicolor) S 0.2 L 3 3
desert spoon S 0.2 L 3 3
bush poppy S 0.2 L 15 15
pride of madeira S 0.2 L 5 5
silverberry S 0.2 L 12 12
brittle bush S 0.2 L 5 5 X
buckwheat S 0.2 L 3 4 X
euphorbia (rigida) S 0.2 L 2 3
euryops /shrub daisy S 0.2 L 5 3
desert olive S 0.2 L 6 6
ocotillo S 0.2 L 15 5 X
flannel bush S 0.2 L 15 12 X
island bush snapdragon S 0.2 L 2 4 X
grevillea S 0.2 L 4 4
red /yelow yucca S 0.2 L 3 3
toyon S 0.2 L 8 8
yaupon S 0.2 L 6 6
yellow penstemmon S 0.2 L 6 8 X
heart- leaved penstemmon S 0.2 L 5 8 X
lantana S 0.2 L 3 5
creosote bush S 0.2 L 4 4
lavender S 0.2 L 3 3
tree mallow S 0.2 L 6 4
New Zealand tea tree S 0.2 L 6 6
Texas ranger S 0.2 L 6 6
Nevin mahonia S 0.2 L 4 6
laurel sumac S 0.2 L 8 8
oleander S 0.2 L 10 10
coffeeberry S 0.2 L 10 10 X
redberry S 0.2 L 3 5 X
sugar bush S 0.2 L 8 8 X
rosemary S 0.2 L 5 5
mexican ruellia S 0.2 L 3 2
blue sage S 0.2 L 1 4 X
Cleveland sage S 0.2 L 4 4
autumn sage S 0.2 L 4 4
Mexican bush sage S 0.2 L 4 4
purple sage S 0.2 L 4 4
lavender cotton S 0.2 L 2 2
Australian bluebell creeper S 0.2 L 2 4
bush germander S 0.2 L 5 5
woolly blue curls S 0.2 L 4 4 X
coast rosemary S 0.2 L 5 5
Adam's needle S 0.2 L 2 5
our Lord's candle S 0.2 L 3 3 X
pink abelia S 0.5 M 4 4
glossy abelia S 0.5 M 5 5
Sherwood dwarf abelia S 0.5 M 3 4
cast iron plant S 0.5 M 2 2
butterfly bush S 0.5 M 6 6
Japanese boxwood S 0.5 M 4 4
dwarf poinciana S 0.5 M 10 10
weeping bottle brush S 0.5 M 20 15
Geraldton wax flower S 0.5 M 6 6
Kafir Lily S 0.5 M 2 2
laurel leaf cocculus S 0.5 M 25 25
creeping coprosma S 0.5 M 2 3
mirror plant S 0.5 M 10 6
cordyline S 0.5 M 20 6
cotoneaster S 0.5 M Varies Varies
sago palm S 0.5 M 4 4
Contain roots
Rabbit prone
APPENDIX B, City of Temecula Development Code, 17.32, PLANT LIST, (by water use type)
Botanical name
Dodonaea viscosa
Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'
Escallonia spp.
Euonymus japonicus
Euryops pectinatus viridis
Feijoa sellowiana
Felicia amelloides
Felicia fruticosa
Gardenia veitchii
Garrya eliptica
Grewia occidentalis
Hebe spp.
Hibiscus syriacus
Hypericum 'Hidecote'
Ilex X altaclarensis 'Wilsonii'
Ilex aquifolium
Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'
Ilex dimorphophilla
Jasminum humile
Jassminum mesnyi
Juncus patens
Juniperus spp.
Ligustrum japonicum
Mahonia aquifolium
Mahonia bealei
Mahonia 'Golden Abundance'
Mahonia lomariifolia
Murraya paniculata
Myrtus communis
Nandina domestica
Nandina domestica 'Purpurea'
Osmanthus fragrans
Perovskia spp.
Phormium hybrids
Phormium tenax
Photinia X fraseri
Photinia serrulata
Pittosporum tobira
Pitt. tobira Wheelers Dwarf'
Plumbago auriculata
Punica granatum 'nana'
Pyracantha spp.
Rhamnus alaternus
Rhaphiolepis spp.
Rhaphiolepis'Majestic Beauty'
Rosa 'Cecil Brunner'
Rosa hybrids bush
Spiraea japonica
Tecomaria capensis
Thymus vulgaris
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Veronica spp.
Viburnum japonicum
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Viburnum suspensum
Viburnum tinus
Xylosma congestum
Prunus ilicifolia
Quercus dumosa
Quercus wislizeni
Acacia baileyana
Common name
hopseed bush
purple hopseed bush
escallonia
evergreen euonymus
green euryops
pineapple guava
blue marguerite
shrub aster
gardenia
coast silktassel
lavender star flower
hebe
rose of sharon
St.Johnswort
Wilson holly
English holly
Burford holly
Okinawan holly
Italian jasmine
primrose jasmine
California grayrush
juniper
Japanese privet
Oregon grape
leatherleaf mahonia
golden abundance mahonia
Chinese holly grape
orange jessamine
true myrtle
heavenly bamboo
heavenly bamboo
sweet olive
Russian sage
flax
New Zealand flax
Fraser photinia
Chinese photinia
mock orange
dwarf pittosporum
cape plumbago
dwarf pomegranate
firethorn
Italian buckthorn
Indian hawthorne
majestic beauty
Cecile Bnunner rose
rose
spiraea
cape honeysuckle
common thyme
star jasmine
veronica
Japanese viburnum
leatherleaf vibumum
sadanqua vibumum
laurustinus
shiny xylosma
holly leaf cherry
California scrub oak
interior live oak
Bailey acacia
Height Spread Riv.Co.
Type Kc Kc Feet Feet Native Comments
S 0.5 M 12 6
S 0.5 M 12 6
S 0.5 M Varies Varies
S 0.5 M Varies Varies
S 0.5 M 5 5
S 0.5 M 10 10
S 0.5 M 1.5 4
S 0.5 M 2 3
S 0.5 M 3 3
S 0.5 M 20 20
S 0.5 M 6 6
S 0.5 M 3 3
S 0.5 M 10 6
S 0.5 M 4 4
S 0.5 M 8 8
S 0.5 M 20 20
S 0.5 M 10 10
S 0.5 M 3 3
S 0.5 M 10 10
S 0.5 M 8 8
S 0.5 M 2 2
S 0.5 M Varies Varies
S 0.5 M 10 10
S 0.5 M 6 6
S 0.5 M 8 8
S 0.5 M 6 4
S 0.5 M 8 4
S 0.5 M 10 10
S 0.5 M 5 4
S 0.5 M 5 3
S 0.5 M 1.5 1
S 0.5 M 10 10
S 0.5 M 3 3
S 0.5 M 4 3
S 0.5 M 5 4
S 0.5 M 10 10
S 0.5 M 10 10
S 0.5 M 8 8
S 0.5 M 2 2
S 0.5 M 6 8
S 0.5 M 3 3
S 0.5 M Varies Varies
S 0.5 M 12 12
S 0.5 M 4 4
S 0.5 M 12 4
S 0.5 M 6 6
S 0.5 M Varies Varies
S 0.5 M 4 4
S 0.5 M 6 8
S 0.5 M 1 2
S 0.5 M 1.5 5
S 0.5 M 1.5 1.5
S 0.5 M 10 10
S 0.5 M 8 8
S 0.5 M 8 8
S 0.5 M 8 8
S 0.5 M 8 8
T 0.1 VL 40 25 X
T 0.1 VL 40 40 X
T 0.1 VL 40 40 X
T 0.2 L 25 30
APPENDIX B, City of Temecula D
Botanical name
Acacia cultriforrnis
Acacia dealbata
Acacia smallii
Acacia stenophyla
Arbutus unedo
Nolina recurvata
Brachychiton populneus
Brahea edulis
Ceratonia siliqua
Cercidium floridum
Cercidium microphyllum
Cercidium praecox
Cercis occidentalis
Chilopsis linearis
Chitalpa tashkentensis
Cupressus arizonica var. glabra
Cupressus sempervirens
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Eucalyptus lehmannii
Gleditsia triacanthos
Laurus nobilis
Leptospermum laevigatum
Qlea europaea
Parkinsonia aculeata
Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix dactylifera
Pinus brutia
Pinus eldarica
Pinus halepensis
Pinus pinea
Pittosporum phillyraeoides
Prunus lyonii
Quercus agrifolia
Quercus chrysolepis
Quercus ilex
Quercus suber
Rhus lancea
Robinia X ambigua
Schinus molle
Sophora secundiflora
Washingtonia filifera
Washingtonia robusta
Acacia pendula
Albiziajulibrissin
Alnus cordata
Arbutus 'Marina'
Arecastrum romanzoffianum
Banksia integrifolia
Bauhinia variegata
Brachychiton acerifolius
Brachychiton discolor
Cedrus atlantica
Cedrus deodora
Celtis sinensis
Cercis canadensis
Chamaerops humilis
Chionanthus retusus
Cinnamomum camphora
Citrus spp.
Cupaniopsis anacardioides
evelopment Code, 17.32, PLANT LIST, (by water use type)
Height Spread Riv.Co.
Common name Type Kc Kc Feet Feet Native Comments
knife acacia T 0.2 L 12 12
silver wattle T 0.2 L 40 30
desert sweet acacia T 0.2 L 30 20
shoestring acacia T 0.2 L 30 20
strawberry tree T 0.2 L 20 20
bottle palm T 0.2 L 6 6
bottle tree T 0.2 L 40 30
Guadelupe palm T 0.2 L 30 10
carob T 0.2 L 30 30
blue palo verde T 0.2 L 30 30 X
little leaf palo verde T 0.2 L 25 25 X
Sonoran palo verde T 0.2 L 25 25
westem redbud T 0.2 L 15 15
desert willow T 0.2 L 25 25
chitalpa T 0.2 L 25 25
smooth Arizona cypress T 0.2 L 40 20
Italian cypress T 0.2 L 50 10
Russian olive T 0.2 L 20 20
red gum T 0.2 L 70 40
bushy yate T 0.2 L 25 25
honey locust T 0.2 L 50 30
sweet bay T 0.2 L 30 30
Australian tea tree T 0.2 L 30 30
olive T 0.2 L 25 25
Mexican palo verde T 0.2 L 20 20 X
Canary Island date palm T 0.2 L 50 40
date palm T 0.2 L 60 40
Calabrian pine T 0.2 L 40 40
eldarica pine T 0.2 L 40 40
Aleppo pine T 0.2 L 40 40
Italian stone pine T 0.2 L 50 40
willow pittosporum T 0.2 L 20 15
Catalina cherry T 0.2 L 40 30 X
coast live oak T 0.2 L 40 50 X
canyon live oak T 0.2 L 30 40 X
holly oak T 0.2 L 50 50
cork oak T 0.2 L 50 50
African sumac T 0.2 L 25 25
locust T 0.2 L 40 20
California pepper tree T 0.2 L 35 35
Texas mountain laurel T 0.2 L 25 25
California fan palm T 0.2 L 50 10 X
Mexican fan palm T 0.2 L 75 10
weeping acacia T 0.5 M 25 15
silk tree T 0.5 M 35 35
Italian alder T 0.5 M 35 20
Marina arbutus T 0.5 M 35 30
queen palm T 0.5 M 40 10 Not zone 18
tree banksia T 0.5 M 20 10
purple orchid tree T 0.5 M 30 30
flame tree T 0.5 M 50 30
Queensland lace bark T 0.5 M 30 30
Atlas cedar T 0.5 M 50 30
deodar cedar T 0.5 M 60 30
Chinese hackberry T 0.5 M 40 40
eastern redbud T 0.5 M 30 30
Mediterranean fan palm T 0.5 M 20 15
Chinese fringe tree T 0.5 M 30 20
camphor tree T 0.5 M 40 40
orange, lemon etc. T 0.5 M Varies Varies Not zone 18
carrotwood T 0.5 M 40 40
APPENDIX B, City of Temecula D
Botanical name
Cypressocyparis leylandii
Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Eucalyptus nicholii
Eucalyptus torquata
Fraxinus oxycarpa'Raywoodi'
Fraxinus velutina
Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto'
Geijera parviflora
Ginkgo biloba
Junipenus scopulorum'Tolleson'
Junipenus scopulorum
Koelreuteria bipinnata
Koelreuteria paniculata
Lagerstroemia indica
Ligustrum lucidum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Liriodendron tulipifera
Magnolia grandiflora
Magnolia soulangeana
Magnolia stellata
Malus spp. eg.'Prairie Fire'
Maytenus boaria
Melaleuca styphelioides
Pinus canariensis
Pinus torreyana
Pistacia chinensis
Platanus X acerifolia
Platanus racemosa
Podocarpus gracilior
Podocarpus henkelii
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Populus fremontii
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Prunus caroliniana
Prunus spp. (ornamental)
Prunus spp. (ornamental)
Punica granatum
Pyrus calleryana cultivars
Pyrus kawakamii
Quercus lobata
Quercus virginiana
Sapium sebiferum
Tipuana tipu
Trachycarpus fortunei
Tristaniopsis laurina
Ulmus parvifolia
Vitex agnus castus
Alnus rhombifolia
Betula pendula
Salix spp.
Clematis lasiantha
Lonicera japonica
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'
Macfadyena unguis -cati
Vitis califomica
Ficus pumila
Clematis armandii
Clytostoma callistigioides
Distictis buccinatoria
Distictis 'Rivers'
evelopment Code, 17.32, PLANT LIST, (by water use type)
Height Spread Riv.Co.
Common name Type Kc Kc Feet Feet Native Comments
leyland cypress T 0.5 M 20 10
lemon scented gum T 0.5 M 60 30
red cap gum T 0.5 M 20 10
peppermint gum T 0.5 M 30 20
coral gum T 0.5 M 15 10
raywood ash T 0.5 M 50 30
Arizona ash T 0.5 M 50 30
Modesto ash T 0.5 M 50 30
Australian willow T 0.5 M 25 20
maiden hair tree T 0.5 M 60 30
Tolleson's juniper T 0.5 M 20 10
skyrocket juniper T 0.5 M 20 3
Chinese flame tree T 0.5 M 30 30
golden rain tree T 0.5 M 30 30
crape myrtle T 0.5 M 25 20
glossy privet T 0.5 M 35 30
sweet gum T 0.5 M 50 20
tulip tree T 0.5 M 50 30
southem magnolia T 0.5 M 60 30
saucer magnolia T 0.5 M 20 20
star magnolia T 0.5 M 10 20
crabapple T 0.5 M 20 20
mayten tree T 0.5 M 30 20
melaleuca T 0.5 M 30 20
Canary Island pine T 0.5 M 60 20
Torrey pine T 0.5 M 40 30
Chinese pistache T 0.5 M 40 40
London plane T 0.5 M 50 30
California sycamore T 0.5 M 60 40 X
fern pine T 0.5 M 40 40
long leaf yellow wood T 0.5 M 40 20
yew pine T 0.5 M 40 40
westem poplar T 0.5 M 50 40 X
Lombardy poplar T 0.5 M 50 15
Carolina laurel cherry T 0.5 M 35 20
flowering cherry T 0.5 M 25 25
flowering plum T 0.5 M 25 25
pomegranate T 0.5 M 20 20
Callery pear T 0.5 M 40 20
evergreen pear T 0.5 M 40 40
valley oak T 0.5 M 60 50 X
southem live oak T 0.5 M 50 50
Chinese tallow tree T 0.5 M 35 35
tipu tree T 0.5 M 30 30
windmill palm T 0.5 M 30 10
little leaf myrtle T 0.5 M 15 8
Chinese evergreen elm T 0.5 M 40 40
chaste tree T 0.5 M 20 20
white alder T 0.8 H 40 20
European white birch T 0.8 H 30 15
willow T 0.8 H 20 20
pipestem clemaltis V 0.2 L 1 10
Japanese honeysuckle V 0.2 L 1 10
Hall's honeysuckle V 0.2 L 1 10
cat's claw V 0.2 L 1 10
California wild grape V 0.2 L 1 10 X
creeping fig V 0.5 M 6 6
evergreen clemeltis V 0.5 M 15 5
violet trumpet vine V 0.5 M 15 5
blood red trumpet vine V 0.5 M 20 5
royal trumpet vine V 0.5 M 20 5
Surface roots
Invasive roots
APPENDIX B, City of Temecula Development Code, 17.32, PLANT LIST, (by water use type)
Botanical name
Lonicera sempervirens
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Rosa banksiae
Rosa hybrids..climbing
Solandra maxima
Solanum jasminoides
Wisteria spp.
Clematis hybrids
LEGEND
GC, Ground cover
P, Perennial
S, Shrub
T, Tree
V, Vine
C, Cool Season Grass
W, Warm Season Grass
Mowable Turf Grasses
Cool Season Grasses, 80% of Eto
Botanical name
Agrostis palustris
Poa pratensis
Festuca rubra
Festuca arundinacea
Festuca arundinacea
Lolium perenne
Warm Season Grasses, 60% of Eto
Botanical name
Cynodon dactylon
Cynodon species
Buchloe dactyloides
Zoysia japonica
Stenotaphrum secundatum
Pennisetum clandestinum
Height Spread Riv.Co.
Common name Type Kc Kc Feet Feet Native Comments
trumpet honeysuckle V 0.5 M 20 5
Boston ivy V 0.5 M 15 15
lady Banks rose V 0.5 M 15 15
climbing rose V 0.5 M 10 15
cup of gold vine V 0.5 M 10 10
potato vine V 0.5 M 10 10
wisteria V 0.5 M 20 20
deciduous clematis V 0.8 H 15 5
Kc, Crop Coefficient
Established by WUCOLS*
Kc 0.1, Very Low water use
Kc 0.2, Low water use
Kc 0.5, Medium water use
Kc 0.8, High water use, (Not recommended)
*California Department of Water Resources
WUCOLS III, August, 2000.
Common name
Creeping Bentgrass
Kentucky Bluegrass
Red Fescue
Tall Fescue
Tall Fescue, Dwarf Varieties
Perennial Ryegrass
Common name
Common Bermudagrass
Hybrid Bermudagrass
Buffalograss
Zoysia
St. Augustine
Kukuyugrass
Type Kc Kc
C H 0.8
C H 0.8
C H 0.8
C H 0.8
C H 0.8
C H 0.8
Type Kc Kc
W M 0.5
W M 0.5
W M 0.5
W M 0.5
W M 0.5
W M 0.5
Turf Varieties
Penncross, A -4
Rugby, Cobalt
Dawson
Marathon
Bonsai, Matador
Saturn, Manhattan
Turf Varieties
Safari, Sultan
Santa Ana, TifDwarf, Tifway
Texoka, Cody
De Anza, El Toro
Sod Only
AZ1, Whiffet
Comments
Blu -Rye Mix
Blu -Rye Mix
Comments
Case No:
Applicant:
Proposal:
Environmental:
Case Planner:
Place of Hearing:
Date of Hearing:
Time of Hearing:
Notice of Public Hearing
A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled before the City of Temecula
PLANNING COMMISSION to consider the matter described below:
LR09 -0020 Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
City of Temecula
Update the City's existing Water Efficient Landscape Design Standards by
incorporating more stringent drought tolerant and irrigation landscape standards
pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7.
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The Water Efficient Landscape
Design Standards will apply to new and rehabilitated landscapes within the City of
Temecula in accordance with the proposed standards.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed
project is exempt from further environmental review and a Notice of Exemption will
be adopted in compliance with CEQA; Section 15308, Class 8, Actions by a
Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. The proposed Code
amendment improves the conservation of water resources by establishing more
stringent drought tolerant and irrigation landscape standards.
Dale West, (951) 693 -3918
City of Temecula, Council Chambers
November 4, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before the hearing or may appear and
be heard in support of or opposition to the approval of the project at the time of the hearing. Any petition for
judicial review of a decision of the Planning Commission is controlled by the statute of limitations provisions set
forth in Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. In any such action or
proceeding seeking judicial review of, which attacks or seeks to set aside, or void any decision of the
Planning Commission, shall be limited to those issues raised at the hearing as provided in Chapter 2.36 of the
Temecula Municipal Code. Copies of the procedures for the conduct of City Council, Planning Commission,
and Planning Director public hearings are available from the City Clerk. If you wish to challenge the above
[project] in court, the challenge will be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing described in
this notice, and must be commenced within the time limit specified in Section 1094.5 and Section 1094.6 of the
California Code of Civil Procedure.
The proposed project application may be viewed at the City of Temecula Planning Department, 43200
Business Park Drive, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Questions concerning the project
may be addressed to the case planner at (951) 693 -3918.