Draft 10-13-103. Attaining to the greatest extent practicable, taking into account the limitations of theexisting irrigation system <strong>and</strong> if necessary by retrofitting sprinkler heads, a minimum of 0.7lower quarter distribution uniformity for contiguous turf areas that are 10,000 or more squarefeet in area.C. Homeowners Associations <strong>and</strong> Common Interest Developments. The covenants, codes<strong>and</strong> restrictions (i.e., CC&Rs) of a common interest development, which may include but notbe limited to community apartment projects, condominiums, planned developments, stockcooperatives, or single family subdivisions governed by a Homeowners Association, shall notprohibit or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting the use of low-water useplants as a group. Further, said guidelines shall not prohibit the removal of turf, nor restrict orprohibit the reduction of turf in lieu of more water efficient alternatives. For registeredhistorical sites only, the requirements of this subsection may be waived if it is determined bythe director or Historic Preservation Commission, via referral for determination from thedirector, that this requirement will significantly diminish the ability of the registered historicalsite to convey its historic significance.13.25.100 ViolationA. Violations of any provision of this <strong>Ordinance</strong> may result in the immediate suspension ofany development permit previously issued for the property upon which said violationoccurred, until compliance with all the requirements of this <strong>Ordinance</strong> is demonstrated to thesatisfaction of the director.2288
From: He, Ling - Livermore, CA [mailto:Ling.He@ca.usda.gov]Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:53 PMTo: Guido, FrankCc: VanHoorn, Pete - Livermore, CASubject: RE: Opportunity to review by May 14 - Livermore draft Water Efficient L<strong>and</strong>scape<strong>Ordinance</strong>Hi Frank,Thanks for the opportunity to review <strong>and</strong> comment on the Livermore draft Water EfficientL<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>Ordinance</strong>. The following are our comments:In "Doc 1...", 13.25.060 (D) (1) d. Section currently discourages invasive species, especiallyCAL-IPC high or moderate-rated species.The environmental <strong>and</strong> economic impacts of invasive weeds to our local public <strong>and</strong> privatel<strong>and</strong>owners, <strong>and</strong> surrounding communities, are daunting. Combined with the widespreadavailability of a wide variety of non-invasive alternatives, this warrants a restriction on newplantings of listed invasive species. The California Department of Food <strong>and</strong> Agriculture'sPest Ratings of Noxious Weed Species is another vital list that includes some requirementsfor State <strong>and</strong> County government to restrict the spread of these species. This effort to revisethe code is a real opportunity to have a positive impact on an uphill battle to fight invasivespecies, an issue of state <strong>and</strong> national importance, without impacting l<strong>and</strong>scape architects'ability to select from many readily available plants with desirable aesthetic <strong>and</strong> maintenanceproperties.Instead of the current language, we suggest:Plants listed as invasive (A, B, <strong>and</strong> C rated) by the California Department of Food <strong>and</strong>Agriculture, or listed as highly or moderately invasive by the California Invasive PlantCouncil's database of invasive species, shall not be used. The use of other invasive plantspecies is strongly discouraged, especially near parks, greenbelts, waterbodies, water ways,<strong>and</strong> open spaces because of their potential to harm natural resources <strong>and</strong> agriculturaloperations.Thanks,Pete Van HoornRange ConservationistAlameda County Resource Conservation District3585 Greenville Road, Suite 2Livermore, CA 94550(925) 371-0154 x123Miao Ling HeRangel<strong>and</strong> Management SpecialistNatural Resources Conservation Service3585 Greenville Rd., Suite 2Livermore, CA 94550(925)371-0154 Ext 130Atta _Jent_89