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areas irrigated by each valve, and assign a number to each valve. Use this valve number inthe Hydrozone Information Table (see Appendix B Section A). This table can also assist withthe irrigation audit and programming the controller.(b) The irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall contain:(1) location and size of separate water meters for landscape;(2) location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system, including controllers, mainand lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing devices, rain switches, quickcouplers, pressure regulators, and backflow prevention devices;(3) static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply;(4) flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour), and design operatingpressure (pressure per square inch) for each station;(5) recycled water irrigation systems as specified in Section 492.14;(6) the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and appliedthem accordingly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation design plan"; and(7) the signature of a licensed landscape architect, certified irrigation designer, licensedlandscape contractor, or any other person authorized to design an irrigation system. (SeeSections 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 ofthe Business and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code ofRegulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agricultural Code.)Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596,Government Code.§ 492.8 Grading Design Plan.(a) For the efficient use of water, grading of a project site shall be designed to minimize soilerosion, runoff, and water waste. A grading plan shall be submitted as part of the LandscapeDocumentation Package. A comprehensive grading plan prepared by a civil engineer for otherlocal agency permits satisfies this requirement.(1) The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finishedconfigurations and elevations of the landscape area including:(A) height of graded slopes;(B) drainage patterns;(C) pad elevations;(D) finish grade; and(E) stormwater retention improvements, if applicable.(2) To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that project applicants:(A) grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and does notdrain on to non-permeable hardscapes;(B) avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil; and(C) avoid soil compaction in landscape areas.(3) The grading design plan shall contain the following statement: "I have complied with thecriteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in thegrading design plan" and shall bear the signature of a licensed professional as authorized bylaw.Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596,Government Code.§ 492.9 Certificate of Completion.(a) The Certificate of Completion (see Appendix C for a sample certificate) shall include thefollowing six (6) elements:4616
(1) project information sheet that contains:(A) date;(B) project name;(C) project applicant name, telephone, and mailing address;(D) project address and location; and(E) property owner name, telephone, and mailing address;(2) certification by either the signer of the landscape design plan, the signer of the irrigationdesign plan, or the licensed landscape contractor that the landscape project has been installedper the approved Landscape Documentation Package;(A) where there have been significant changes made in the field during construction, these "asbuilt"or record drawings shall be included with the certification;(3) irrigation scheduling parameters used to set the controller (see Section 492.10);(4) landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule (see Section 492.11);(5) irrigation audit report (see Section 492.12); and(6) soil analysis report, if not submitted with Landscape Documentation Package, anddocumentation verifying implementation of soil report recommendations (see Section 492.5).(b) The project applicant shall:(1) submit the signed Certificate of Completion to the local agency for review;(2) ensure that copies of the approved Certificate of Completion are submitted to the localwater purveyor and property owner or his or her designee.(c) The local agency shall:(1) receive the signed Certificate of Completion from the project applicant;(2) approve or deny the Certificate of Completion. If the Certificate of Completion is denied, thelocal agency shall provide information to the project applicant regarding reapplication, appeal,or other assistance.Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596,Government Code.§ 492.10 Irrigation Scheduling.(a) For the efficient use of water, all irrigation schedules shall be developed, managed, andevaluated to utilize the minimum amount of water required to maintain plant health. Irrigationschedules shall meet the following criteria:(1) Irrigation scheduling shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers.(2) Overhead irrigation shall be scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. unless weatherconditions prevent it. If allowable hours of irrigation differ from the local water purveyor, thestricter of the two shall apply. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal wateringwindow is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.(3) For implementation of the irrigation schedule, particular attention must be paid to irrigationrun times, emission device, flow rate, and current reference evapotranspiration, so that appliedwater meets the Estimated Total Water Use. Total annual applied water shall be less than orequal to Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA). Actual irrigation schedules shall beregulated by automatic irrigation controllers using current reference evapotranspiration data(e.g., CIMIS) or soil moisture sensor data.(4) Parameters used to set the automatic controller shall be developed and submitted for eachof the following:(A) the plant establishment period;(B) the established landscape; and(C) temporarily irrigated areas.1747
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