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ORDINANCE NO. 3357 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 20.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO COMPLY WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS TO INCREASE WATER EFFICIENCY FOR NEW AND RETROFITTED LANDSCAPES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.
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SUMMARY
In response to the ongoing drought in California, the California Code of Regulations Title 23, Waters, Division 2, Department of Water Resources, Chapter 2.7 "Model Efficient Landscape Ordinance" was revised and approved by the California Water Commission on July 7, 2015. The action requires all municipalities and counties to either adopt the revised State's Model Water Ordinance or to adopt an ordinance of equal or greater efficacy by December 1, 2015. The proposed revisions to the existing Chula Vista Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance meet the State requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity qualifies for a Class 7 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15307 [Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources] of the State CEQA Guidelines, because the proposed action seeks to implement a State mandate aimed at conserving the City's water resources through proper landscape design, installation, maintenance and water management techniques and standards. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
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DISCUSSION
The current Chula Vista Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance, Chapter 20.12 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, came into effect January 1, 2010. The key principle was a requirement to compare and not exceed the anticipated water availability on a given landscape project with the estimated water use once the landscape and irrigation are installed. ...
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