HomeMy WebLinkAboutMaterial Distributed At Meeting I�
. L..........._._._...............‘zi46ioz_y_
8/8- is
WATER EFFICIENT LA\ DSCAPI \ G, . _ .. .
. , . .a
_._. •
, _.
..
D CUMENTATION PA
O
AND
GUIDELINES
,4
r y art• �`•
ii
\ /t../ "\-,4-^#s \ 1/�' / '
yam.# :l .,may I 4 1
CITY OF ARCADIA
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
240 W. 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