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HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 (626) 5745423 1 r- CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE AND GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE APPLICABILITY 1 PROCESS FOR COMPLIANCE 2 WORKSHEET SECTION A: PROJECT INFORMATION 3 SECTION B: PROJECT CONTACTS 4 SECTION C: WATER BUDGET & MAXIMUM APPLIED WATER ALLOWANCE 6 SECTION D: HYDROZONE INFORMATION TABLE 7 SECTION E: ESTIMATED APPLIED WATER USE 8 SECTION F: WATER BUDGET COMPARISON & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 9 SAMPLE WORKSHEET 10 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 11 GUIDELINES INTRODUCTION 12 WHY DO I NEED THIS GUIDE? 12 WHAT ARE THE GENERAL LANDSCAPING DESIGN GUIDELINES I SHOULD FOLLOW? 13 A. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 13 B. MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 14 C. COMMERCIAL, MIXED-USE, AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 14 WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I PREPARE MY PLANTING PLAN? 15 WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I PREPARE MY IRRIGATION PLAN? 16 DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS 17 RECOMMENDED LOW WATER USE PLANT LIST 20 THE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR PLANS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ANY ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF ARCADIA DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (626) 574-5423. Revised July 6, 2015 CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE APPLICABILITY Your action is required to conserve water supplies and comply with State law. The Water Conservation in Landscaping Act of 2006 (AB 1881) required cities and counties to adopt landscape water conservation ordinances by January 1, 2010. The City of Arcadia adopted Ordinance No. 2267 on December 15, 2009 to comply with the State law. These regulations have been revised, effective June 1, 2015, in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15, to address the ongoing emergency drought conditions, and the Building Standards Commission's Information Bulletin No. 15-02. The landscaping for all projects that meet the following thresholds are required to comply with specific water conservation practices: • A residential project that is subject to a building permit, landscaping permit, building plan check, and/or design review that includes a total area of 2,500 or more square feet of rehabilitated and/or new irrigated landscaping. • A private non-residential development project subject to a building permit, landscaping permit, building plan check, and/or design review that includes a total area of rehabilitated and/or new irrigated landscaping of 1,000 or more square feet. • Any public agency project. �� ook it, • s - 1 - Revised July 6,2015 CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE PROCESS FOR COMPLIANCE Prior to the approval of any Design Review and/or Plan Check for a project that meets the thresholds for this review, the following must be submitted: Residential - Landscape Concept Plan that includes a design statement, irrigation and planting notes, a conceptual plant palette identifying proposed hydrozones, and an estimate of the Maximum A lied Water Allowance - see pa a 6. ❑ Non-Residential - Outdoor water use shall have a separate meter or sub-meter. Prior to the approval of a Plan Check and issuance of a Building Permit or other relevant permit, all of the following items are required to be submitted: (1 Water Efficient Landscaping Documentation Package ❑ Section A. Project Information - page 3 ❑ Section B. Project Contacts - pages 4 & 5 ❑ Section C. Water Budget & Maximum Applied Water Allowance - page 6 ❑ Section D. Hydrozone Information Table - page 7 ❑ Section E. Estimated Applied Water Use - page 8 ❑ Section F. Water Budget Comparison and Acknowledgement- page 9 ❑ Soil Management Plan (Soil Analysis Report and On-site Soil Assessment with Recommendations) ❑ Landscape Design Plan ❑ Irrigation Design Plan ❑ Grading Design Plan Prior to a Final Inspection sign-off and/or the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any project, the following shall be submitted: ❑ A Certificate of Completion (see page 11) signed by a licensed landscape architect or certified irrigation designer and the property owner certifying that the landscaping has been installed and will be maintained in accordance with the approved plans, and also certifying that the irrigation and maintenance schedule has been completed and will be followed. -2 - Revised July 6, 2015 1 _ - CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE WORKSHEET Please complete the entire worksheet (Sections A through F) as it is part of the Water Efficient Landscaping Documentation Package that is required to be submitted per Ordinance No. 2267 and the Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15. SECTION A: PROJECT INFORMATION Date: Project Name: Project Applicant: Project Address and Location: Street Address Assessor Parcel Number Tract/Parcel Map No. and Lot Number(s) Arcadia Nearest Cross Street California 9100 Project Type: Please check only one (� Public or community facility (i.e., park, playground, etc.) I I Single-Family Residential n Commercial I Multiple-Family Residential ❑ Industrial I j Mixed-Use n Institutional (i.e., hospital, school, etc.) n Other Please fill in the information below to describe the landscape project: Total landscaped area (sq. feet) Total turf area (sq. feet) Total non-turf area (sq. feet) Total active recreational areas (sq. feet) Total area permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants (sq. feet) Total irrigated landscape area (sq. feet) Total non-irrigation landscape area (sq. feet) - 3 - Revised July 6,2015 CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE -WORKSHEET SECTION B: PROJECT CONTACTS — The project applicant and other individuals may receive inquiries or notifications of all proceedings regarding the Water Efficient Landscaping Documentation Package. Please provide the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone no(s) etc. of each person to receive such inquiries and notifications. 1. Project Applicant Name Telephone and Fax Number(s) Title Email Address Company Mailing Address City State Zip Code 2. Property Owner Name(s) Telephone and Fax Number(s) Mailing Address Email Address City State Zip Code 3. Licensed Landscape Architect Name Title • Company License No. Mailing Address Telephone and Fax Number(s) City Email Address State Zip Code Website 4. Certified Irrigation Designer Name Title Company License No. Mailing Address Telephone and Fax Number(s) City Email Address State Zip Code Website -Continued on page 5- -4- Revised July 6, 2015 CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE —WORKSHEET SECTION B: PROJECT CONTACTS -CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 5. Landscape Installation Contractor Name Title Company License No. Mailing Address Telephone and Fax Number(s) City Email Address State Zip Code Website 6. Irrigation Installation Contractor Name Title Company L• icense No. • Mailing Address Telephone and Fax Number(s) City E• mail Address State Zip Code W• ebsite 7. Landscape & Irrigation Maintenance Contractor (if known at this time) Name Title Company License No. Mailing Address Telephone and Fax Number(s) City Email Address State Zip Code Website 8. Please check the Water Supplier that applies to this project: ❑ City of Arcadia Water Services — 11800 Goldring Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 — (626)256-6650 ❑ East Pasadena Water Company — 3725 Mountain View Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107 — (626) 793-6189 ❑ Sunny Slope Water Company — 1040 El Campo Dr., Pasadena, CA 91107 — (626)568-4266 ❑ California American Water — 2020 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 — (831)646-3252 ❑ Golden State Water Company — 110 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 — (626) 446-1372 - 5- Revised July 6,2015 CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE —WORKSHEET SECTION C: WATER BUDGET CALCULATION MAXIMUM APPLIED WATER ALLOWANCE (MAWA) FOR PROJECT The Project's Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) in gallons per year shall be calculated using this formula: MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) (0.55 x LA) MAWA = Maximum Applied Water Allowance in gallons per year ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration rate (inches per year) which is 50.2 for the Arcadia area* 0.62 = Conversion factor(to gallons) 0.55 = Evapotranspiration Adjustment Factor (ETAF) for plant types and irrigation efficiency LA = Landscaped Area in square feet Maximum Applied Water Allowance = gallons per year Show Calculations (a sample calculation is shown on page 10) I I * The ETo for the Arcadia area is based on the State's Department of Water Resources' Reference Evapotranspiration rate (ETo) for the City of Monrovia. 6- Revised July 6,2015 CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE -WORKSHEET SECTION D: HYDROZONE INFORMATION TABLE Please complete a Hydrozone Information Table with the details for each Hydrozone. Use as many sheets as necessary to detail all the Hydrozones. The table is to be keyed to the landscape and irrigation plans-a sample table is shown on page 10. Project Address: Hydrozone* Irrigation Irrigation Area in % of Zone or Valve Method** Sq. Ft. Landscape Area Totals - - - - 100 Attach as many sheets as necessary. * Hydrozone — Per the Department of Water Resources' Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) for Region 4 — South Inland Valleys and Foothills, the various Hydrozone designations are as follows. The applicable WUCOLS edition is available at www.water.ca.qov/wateruseefficiencv/docs/wucols00.pdf. HW = High Water Use Zone — Plants and water features that need or use high amounts of water(i.e., Dichondra, Japanese maples, pools, spas, fountains, ponds, etc.) MW = Moderate Water Use Zone LW = Low Water Use Zone VLW = Very Low Water Use Zone — Typically an area that is not automatically irrigated, but has plants that may need only occasional hand-watering during particularly hot and/or dry periods. CST = Cool Season Turfgrass Zone (prohibited) WST = Warm Season Turfgrass Zone NW = No Water Use Zone **Irrigation Method - Residential controllers are required to be weather-based with rain sensors, or soil moisture-based. D=Drip B=Bubbler So=Soaker N=None MS=Micro-spray (prohibited) Sp=Spray (prohibited) R=Rotor(prohibited) O=Other - 7 - Revised July 6, 2015 -44.1•111.1=11111111111111111111111111110, *41111111111111111111•111MOMMO. *NW CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE —WORKSHEET SECTION E: ESTIMATED APPLIED WATER USE The project's Estimated Applied Water Use (EAWU) in gallons per year is calculated using the following formula. The EAWU must not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) calculated on page 6. EAWU = (ETo) (0.62) [(Sum of all HAs x their PFs) _ 0.71] EAWU = Estimated Applied Water Use in gallons per year ETo = Reference evapotranspiration' rate 0.62 = Conversion factor to gallons HA = Hydrozone Area in square feet PF = Plant Factor2 0.71 = Irrigation efficiency factor (measurement of water beneficially used vs. water applied) per State regulations. Show calculations (sample calculations are shown on page 10) Attach additional sheets if necessary. 1 The Reference Evapotranspiration rate (ETo) for Hydrozones that are to be irrigated year round is 50.2. To calculate EAWU on a monthly basis for Hydrozones that will not be irrigated year round, the following ETo table is to be used and totaled to arrive at an annual EAWU for those Hydrozones: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2.2 2.3 3.8 4.3 5.5 5.9 6.9 6.4 5.1 3.2 2.5 2.0 2 The Plant Factor (PF) is an estimate of the amount of water needed by a plant based on the Hydrozone designation by the Department of Water Resources' Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS). The applicable WUCOLS edition is available at www.water.ca.qov/wateruseefficiency/docs/wucols00.pdf. For the purposes of this Water Efficient Landscape Documentation Package, the Plant Factors for the Hydrozones are as follows: HW is 0.85, MW is 0.50, LW is 0.15, VLW is 0.05, CST is 0.80, WST is 0.60, and NW is 0.00. -8 - Revised July 6,2015 CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE —WORKSHEET SECTION F: WATER BUDGET COMPARISON & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WATER BUDGET COMPARISON The Estimated Applied Water Use (EAWU) from page 8 must not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) from page 6. The EAWU of gallons per year is less than or equal to the MAWA of gallons per year. ACKNOWLEDGMENT SIGNATURE(S): The signature of at least one of the following is required to complete this Water Efficient Landscaping Documentation Package. I/We acknowledge and agree under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information contained in this Water Efficient Landscaping Documentation Package is true and correct. Signature of Project Applicant Date Signature of Property Owner Date Signature and Wet Stamp of Licensed Landscape Architect Date - 9 - Revised July 6,2015 CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE - - - SAMPLE WORKSHEET - - - The following calculations and tables are provided only as examples. Section C: MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) ( x Landscape Area) _ (50.2) (0.62) (0.55 x 7,250 sq. ft.) _ (50.2) (0.62) (3,987.50) = 124,106.95 Section D: Project Address: somewhere in Arcadia, CA Hydrozones Irrigation Zone Irrigation Landscape Plant % of (see page 7) or Valve Method Area in Factor Landscape (see page 7) Sq. Ft. (see page 8) Area A = WST 1 MS 600 0.60 8.28 B = LW 2 D 1,000 0.15 13.79 C = MW 3 B 890 0.50 12.28 D = LW 4 D 2,850 0.15 39.31 E = VLW 5 none 810 0.05 11.17 F = HW Pool & Spa n.a. _ 1,100 0.85 15.17 Totals - - - - 7,250 - - 100.00 Section E: EAWU = (ETo) (0.62) [(Sum of all Hydrozone Areas x Plant Factors) = 0.71] Hydrozone A: 600 x 0.60 = 360.00 Hydrozone B: 1,000 x 0.15 = 150.00 Hydrozone C: 890 x 0.50 = 445.00 Hydrozone D: 2,850 x 0.15 = 427.50 Hydrozone E: 810 x 0.05 = 40.50 Hydrozone F: 1,100 x 0.85 = 935.00 Sum of all Hydrozone Areas x Plant Factors = 2,358.00 EAWU = (50.2) (0.62) [ 2,358.00 = 0.71] = (50.2) (0.62) [ 3,321 .13 ] = 103,366.85 Section F: The Estimated Applied Water Use (EAWU) of 103,366.85 is less than or equal to the Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) of 124,106.95. The proposed landscaping complies with Ordinance No. 2267 and the Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15. - 10- Revised July 6,2015 r�1 0601 CITY OF ARCADIA 01 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION This certificate is to be filled out by the project applicant and the property owner upon completion of the landscaping project. Project Information Date of Project Completion Permit Type and No. Project Address Name of Project Applicant and Title Name of Property Owner Company Name& Mailing Address Mailing Address Telephone and Fax No(s). Telephone and Fax No(s). Email Address Email Address Project Applicant — The signer of the landscape design plan, signer of the irrigation plan, the licensed landscape contractor that installed the landscaping and irrigation, or a licensed professional that performed periodic site observations to verify that the project is consistent with the Water Efficient Landscaping Documentation Package for the project and that the project complies with Ordinance No. 2267 and the Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15. "I/we certify that based upon periodic site observations, the work has been substantially completed in accordance with Ordinance No. 2267 and the Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15 and that the landscape planting and irrigation installation conform with the criteria and specifications of the approved Landscape and Irrigation Plans and Landscape Documentation Package and acknowledge that the project may be subject to inspection and a Landscape Water Audit to verify that the project is maintained in compliance with Ordinance No. 2267 and the Governor's Executive Order No. 8-29-15." Signature Date Name (print) Telephone and Fax No(s). Title License No. or Certification No. Company Email Address Mailing Address Property Owner "I/we certify that I/we have received copies of all the documents within the Water Efficient Landscaping Documentation Package for our project and that it is my/our responsibility to see that the project is maintained in accordance with the Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule for the project and in compliance with Ordinance No. 2267 and the Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15, and I/we acknowledge that the project may be subject to inspection and a Landscape Water Audit to verify that the project is being maintained in compliance with Ordinance No. 2267 and the Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15. Property Owner(s)Signature(s) Date - 11 - Revised July 6, 2015 ,rs ..MORr"m. •s • • .a CITY OF ARCADIA WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Guide is to present practical standards for landscape and irrigation design for projects in the City of Arcadia. Additionally, this Guide is designed to assist landscape architects, irrigation designers, contractors, planners and the public in the selection of plant materials and irrigation methods that meet the objectives of the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance in order to conserve water in this drought prone state of California. Arcadia's commitment to water conservation is exemplified in the adoption of standards and the implementation of guidelines which result in a reduction of landscape related water usage citywide. It is the City's goal to reduce landscape related water usage as much as possible per site, through implementation of the Guide. To meet this goal, Planting Plans and Irrigation Plans are to be prepared using the Water Budget Formula found in the City's Landscape Documentation Package. WHY DO I NEED THIS GUIDE? The Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance and the Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15 apply to all projects that require permits, plan check, and/or design reviews and includes both public and private development. Specifically, it applies to residential projects with landscaped areas larger than 2,500 square feet. Non-residential projects with 1 ,000 or more square feet of landscaping shall have a separate meter or sub-meter for outdoor water use. Landscaping and proper irrigation are critical components of any successful development project. Landscaping should define a sense of space by making a statement, ensuring community continuity, complementing good architectural design, and creating a cohesive finished product. The City of - 12 - Revised July 6,2015 1 Arcadia emphasizes design elements that can achieve aesthetic objectives while acknowledging the practical water constrains of this unique geographic environment. WHAT ARE THE GENERAL LANDSCAPING DESIGN GUIDELINES I SHOULD FOLLOW? �+ Landscape plans should incorporate the following 1,0 design guidelines relative to their respective product ,, types and use of drought-tolerant and water-efficient plants to reduce water demand — see the lists of Drought Tolerant Plants beginning on page 17. A rich variety of plantings and hardscape can enhance Adenium Obesum the landscape design based on their intended uses. A. Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines: 1 . Trees, shrubs, and groundcover shall be incorporated within single family development projects to create a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents and those viewing from public areas. Acceptable planting palette examples can be found in the Single Family Residential Design Guidelines, in this handout, and on the Department of Water Resource Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) website at www.water.ca.gov/wateruseefficiency/docs/wucols00.pdf. 2. Landscape architects and designers are encouraged to use clinging vines, espaliers, trellises, and shrubs to enhance the architecture and define attractive private open spaces. 3. Front yard areas can be designed using landscape elements pertaining to the form, horizontal and vertical lines, hardscape and softscape, and ornate qualities that are compatible with the primary structure. Visual openness and water efficiency should be maintained. Special attention should be given to selecting appropriate trees and plants that, at their maturity, will be in scale with the house and yard. 4. Landscape architects and designers can use visual focal points such as boulders, landscape mounds, planter beds, etc. 5. Use of vegetative ground cover that will absorb rainwater and reduce runoff is strongly encouraged. Permeable surfaces shall be used wherever possible to reduce paving. - 13 - Revised July 6, 2015 6. Landscaping should be included as part of the design for a fence or wall. It should be used to soften and screen large masses of blank wall surface area and deter graffiti. 7. Turf areas should be used sparingly in response to functional needs and shall be in compliance with the water budget formula. B. Multiple-Family Residential Design Guidelines: 1 . Trees, shrubs, and groundcover should be incorporated within multi- family development projects to create a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents and those viewing from public areas. 2. Landscape architects and designers can use clinging vines, espaliers, trellises, and shrubs to enhance the architecture and define useful public and private spaces. 3. Landscape architects and designers can integrate visual focal points such as boulders, landscaped mounds or berms, sculpture, and public art into their planting designs. 4. Planting plans should utilize hardy native or drought tolerant trees, shrubs, and groundcover that are easy to water and maintain. 5. Landscaping should be included as part of the . - design for a fence or wall. It should be used to s soften and screen large masses of blank wall ` j // surface area and deter graffiti. N. 6. Planting plans should complement the landscape . elements between the proposed project, • ^.~- surrounding streetscapes, and adjacent publicly �.,araea raea e ,-. maintained landscaping to ensure community continuity and character. 7. Turf areas should be used sparingly in response to functional needs and shall be in compliance with the water budget formula. C. Commercial, Mixed-Use, & Industrial Design Guidelines: 1 . Landscaping should be in scale with adjacent buildings and be of appropriate size at maturity to accomplish its intended purpose. A balance of deciduous and evergreen trees can be used. 2. Landscaping should be incorporated around the base of building(s) (except loading or service areas) to soften the edge between the parking lot, structure(s), and street. Such landscaping should be accentuated at entrances to provide a focal point. - 14 - Revised July 6, 2015 3. New projects proposed adjacent to existing residential uses should incorporate adequate landscape screening/buffering. 4. Landscaping should be included as part of the design for a fence or wall. It should be used to soften and screen large masses of blank wall surface area and deter graffiti. 5. Turf areas should be used sparingly in response to functional needs and shall be in compliance with the water budget formula. 6. Landscaping plans should complement the landscape and hardscape elements between the proposed project, surrounding streetscapes, and adjacent publicly maintained landscaping to ensure community continuity and character. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I PREPARE MY PLANTING PLAN? • Plants should be selected based on their level ly y ,j' of maintenance, durability, mature widths and heights, aesthetic appeal, and thematic ' qualities. r } k r • - A greater percentage of "low" or "very low" . water use plant species is strongly encouraged. .;, • Shade trees are ideal for residential, commercial and industrial building parking lots '�'�"gei Torch and open space areas. They should be incorporated to provide natural cooling opportunities and for the purpose of energy and water conservation. • All non-turf planting areas (except hydroseeded should be mulched on a regular basis to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperature. . Turf should be minimal, but if used, it should - e00 1 serve as a functional recreational element and �r . .� ,, not solely as an aesthetic element. save Arne Plants should be grouped and irrigated on �" ":.`9 separate valve zones (hydrozones) based on their water use requirements, slope aspect, and sun/shade microclimate. • Shrubs should be designed so that their mature width will not require excessive pruning, which is discouraged. • To prevent graffiti, clinging vines should be planted to ensure full coverage of the public facing side of all walls. - 15 - Revised July 6,2015 e WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I PREPARE MY IRRIGATION PLAN? • Irrigation systems shall be designed, constructed, managed, and maintained to achieve the highest overall efficiency possible. • Irrigation that delivers water through the air; that • is, sprayers, rotors, misters, etc., are prohibited. '" Aeoniurn . Irrigation should be designed and installed to avoid over-watering and runoff onto paved surfaces, structures, and non-vegetated areas. • For drip line installations, in-line pressure regulators should be used per factory recommendations for the specific irrigation products being used. . Irrigation systems should be zoned according to plant water use, slope aspect, and sun/shade microclimate. . All irrigation plans should be designed for rainwater capture and/or recycled water use in the future. • Projects should include a "smart" irrigation controller with the following attributes: a. Real time, weather-based program adjustment capability with rain sensors, or soil moisture sensors; ' b. On-site weather station or external ETo input; c. Rain sensors should be placed within an unobstructed natural rainfall area and located above the irrigation system; d. Flow sensor; e. Multiple start times; and f. Minimum of two programs. • Systems should be scheduled so that the irrigation rate does not exceed the infiltration rate of the soil. The Water Efficient Landscape Documentation Package must be completed and submitted with your plans. If you have any questions or need any additional assistance, please contact the City of Arcadia Development Services Department at (626) 574-5423. - 16 - Revised July 6, 2015 • Ir' Drought Tolerant Plants j SHRUBS&GROUNDCOVER Genus Notable Species Specifications , �_. Genus Notable Species Specifications Agave A.Americana,A. Part Sun i Lavandula L Angustifolia,L. Full Sun (century plant) Attenuata,A. Height.1-20 Feet q (lavender) Dentata,L Height 1-3 Feet Tequilana Width:1-10 Feet Multifida,and L. Width 1-3 Feet a i Perennial +`,.,-- s Stoechas Culinary Herb Spiked Edges w.";r ,: Lavender Color i• it f Artemisia A.Absinthium A i Full Sun I ';4. �, Mahonia M.Aquifolium and Part Sun y (mugwort, Califomica A Height 1-3 Feet -".. M.Japonica Height 6-20 Feet ,� wormwood, Dracunculus,A. Width:1-10 Feet Width:3-5 Feet r and Tridentata, A. Perennial " l Pinnate Leaves ' _ sagebrush) Vulgaris i Strong Aromas Edible Berries r 5. • Callistemon C Citrinus,C. f Full Sun Plumbago P Acuriculata,P. _ Part Sun 1 ' (bottlebrushes) Pallidus,C f Height 3-5 Feet �'i I (Plumbago and Indica,P. Height:6-8 Feet i Viminalis,C. j Width 6-8 Feet Leadwort) Zeylanica Width:8-12 Feet t Slow Growing % s } - Bottlebrush • ` s ° Lead-colored �" ' Trichomes "" Flowers Ceanothus C.Americanus,C. Full Sun ' . Pyracantha P.Angustifolia,P. Part/Full Sun (California Coeruleus,C. Height:2-3 Feet o 9',-,,...-' . (firethorn and Atalantioides,P. Height:<20 Feet Lilac,wild lilac, Arboreus,C. Width:6-8 Feet S 4,e., pyracantha) Coccinea,and P. Width:3-6 Feet and soap bush) Thyrsflorus Evergreen `''�A ,.. Koidzemii Thorny Leaves Flowers Cluster ..',:.t• Poisonous Fruits / • n ��' Rosemarinus R.Eriocalyx C.Albidus,C. Full Sun yx and Full Sun (Rockrose) Crispus,C. Height 4-5 Feet (Rosemary and R.Officinalis Height 6"-8'-0" Ladanifer,C. Width.4-5 Feet Anthos) Width 2-4 Feet Monspeliensis,C. Perennial Perennial Salviifolius 5-Petaled Flower Pest-Control .J. r Salvia I S.Apiana,S. Part/Full Sun a Grevillea G.Banksii,G. Part Sun A `(■ (Sage) Officinalis,and S. Height 1-3 Feet -+" (grevillea, Robusta,and G. Height 8-20 Feet tr11 �,' z+ q ", Leucantha Width:1 Feet spider Bower, Rosmannitolia Width:<8 Feet -, , Two-Cleft Flower =r 4'' silky oak,and Cut Flowers Sedum S.Acre,S.Album, Part/Full Sun toothbrush) Fragrance • ,, rr .- �ar[ . ';" (stonecrops) S.Dasyphyllum, Height:<3 Feet ...2 " Lantana (1.Camara,L. Full Sun S.Hispanicum,S Width:1-3 Feet :?„'; r. (shrub Lilacina,and L. Height'<8 Feet N,• Reflexum Water-Storing verbenas and Trifolia) Width:<4 Feet ,"�°' . Leaves lantanas) Attracts Birds "",, " Verbena V.Bonariensis,V. Full Sun Aromatic (garden Hastata,V. Height:1-3 Feet ——__ vervain) Orcuttiana I Width:1-2 Feet i -17- Revised July 6,2015 errrn. . 'I Drought Tolerant Plants VINE MORE SHRUBS&GROUNDCOVER _ Genus Notable Species Specifications __ _ Bougainvillea B.Glabra Full Sun Genus Notable Specifications (buganbilia and I Height:8-20 Feet I Species paper flower) 1 Width:10-40' �Heteromeles H.Arbutifolia Part Sun •ie• Pest-Free (Toyon, Height:40-70' V. tY�A, ? Toxic Sap Christmas Width:20-40' . . . ----__.__ berry,and • California holly) FLOWERING TREES Juniperus J.Chinensis,J. Full Sun ..74,. -� -1 (Junipers and Communis,and Height 8-20 Feet Genus Notable Species Specifications �� ,. Albizia A.Julibrissin ! Full Sun Cypress) J.Virginians Width:l0-40' +ys.,,ti�, (Persian silk j Height:20-40' •• . Pest-Free tree and pink Width:20-40' - . ---- ._ , silk tree) 1 Bipinnate Leaves �4 �._....- - _,�l41;,., - SPECIMEN TREES Cdbud C.Occidentalis Part Sun ,t (Redbuds) HeJght12 30 .!S;r W�dth:10 30 " '�" Genus Notable Specifications Bright Flowers • -.r Species Cedrus C.Deodara Part Sun Geljera G Parviflora Full Sun i (Cedar) Height:40-70' (Australian Height:20-40' "►v Width:20-40' williow, Width:12-20' .rt ••- Scented Wood sheepbrush. ' Citrus Scented se Moth-Repellant ; and dogwood) White Flowers *-.( -,r Olea O.Europaea Part Sun .. - (Olive) Height:10-20 —_— Width:l0-15 ... d. Koelreuteria K.Bipinnata Full Sun Olive Fruit (Chinese flame i Height:30-50' r . - . • _._ �.5++•'+r tree,and ' Wrdth:30-40' Ouercus Q.Robur and Q. Full Sun golden-rain I Bloom Summer (Oak) Stellata Height:40-60' tree) Live up to 150yrs ..- Width:40-50' .• _ Grow in Poor Soil �J Acorn it Tristania T.Neriifolia Full Sun . Parkinsonia P.Microphylla Full Sun (water gum) Height:30-40' (yellow Height:15-20' "'R. Width:20-30' paloverde,and Width:15-20' 1- --- Dense Branching foothill Slow Growth — ---- -- paloverde) Branching Tree .•- Schinus S.Molle Full Sun (American Height.25-40' pepper,and Width:25-40' '`' '' Californian Culinary - pepper tree)_1 _.__.__.__l__ Medicial ,, . -18- Revised July 6,2015 FE Drought Tolerant Plants ARTIFICIAL TURF • Not allowed in the City's parkways < • Front and Street-Side Yards: o A maximum of 15%of artificial turf o 10 feet back from a sidewalk, .; p* it r+ ' or 20 feet back from the curb if no sidewalk t' Specifications(Recommended) o Blade height—Min. 1.5 inch o Style of the fiber, color,and texture should resemble fescue, rye,and other common natural grass blades o Color of the grass must be green SAMPLE LAWN TYPES(Warm Season) Specie Specifications Bahia Grass Full Sun Grows in Poor Soil Course and Thick Good Traffic Tolerance Bermuda Grass Full Sun Needs Lots of Mowing Good Traffic Tolerance Buffalo Grass Full Sun Tolerates Cold and Hot Temperatures Slow Grower Moderate Traffic Tolerance St.Augustine Grass Dappled Shade Requires Low Maintenance Moderate Traffic Tolerance- -19- Revised July 6,2015 • M .r.. +. RECOMMENDED LOW WATER USE PLANT LIST BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME Medium to Tall Evergreen Shrubs Berberis 'Golden Abundance' or nevinii Golden Abundance or Nevin Barberry Carpenteria californica Bush Anemone Leonotis leonuris Lion's Tail Prunus ilicifolia Catalina Cherry Rhamnus californica California Coffeeberry Rhus Ovata or Integrifolia Sugarbush, Lemonadeberry Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' or 'Blue Spires' Upright Rosemary Westringia fruticosa False Rosemary Low Flowering Shrubs & Perennials Anigozanthos species &cultivars Kangaroo Paw Arctotis hybrid African Daisy Callistemon viminalis 'Little John' Dwarf Bottlebrush hybrid Encelia californica California Sunflower Limonium perezii Sea Lavender Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP' Native Penstemon hybrid Punica granatum 'Chico' Dwarf Carnation-Flowered Pomegranate Salvia greggii Autumn Sage Santolina species Lavender Cotton Ground Covers Achillea species Yarrow Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist' Pacific Mist Manzanita Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point' Coyote Brush hybrid Dymondia margaretae Silver Carpet Erigeron glaucus Beach Aster Gazania cultivars Trailing Gazania Lantana montevidensis or 'White Lightning' Trailing Lantana (purple or white) Rosmarinus officinalis 'Huntington Carpet' Prostrate Rosemary hybrid Lantana montevidensis or'White Lightning' Trailing Lantana(purple or white) Lessingia filanginifolia 'Silver Carpet' Silver Carpet Teucrium x lucidrys Wall Germander Ornamental Grasses (not lawn grasses) Bouteloua gracilis Blue Grama Grass Festuca californica California Fescue(green foliage) . Festuca idahoensis Idaho Fescue(bluish foliage) Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince' Canyon Prince Wild Rye Muhlenbergia capillaris Pink Muhly Succulents (thornless)' Mateos A Agave 'Mateo' Agave ( ) Aloe striata Coral Aloe Echeveria elegans Elegant Hen and Chicks Hesperaloe parviflora Red Yucca Senecio mandraliscae Blue Chalksticks Vine Hardenbergia violacea Lilac Vine Evergreen Canopy and Coniferous Trees Acacia stenophylla Shoestring Acacia Arbutus 'Marina' No common name Pin us torreyana Torrey Pine Rhus lancea African Sumac Deciduous Flowering Accent Trees Brachychiton acerifolius Australian Flame Tree • Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow Cotinus coggygria Smoke Tree i Parkinsonia x 'Desert Museum' Palo Verde hybrid - 20 - Revised July 6,2015