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City Council Staff Report
DATE: September 17, 2014 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1858 AND
1859, ORDINANCES RELATING TO WATER EFFICIENT
LANDSCAPING, WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER WASTE
PREVENTION AND CEQA EXEMPTION DETERMINATION
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Office of the City Clerk
SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1858 and 1859.
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt Ordinance
No. 1858, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 11.06 TO, AND AMENDING SECTION 14.24.020,
14.24.030 AND 14.24.060 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER WASTE PREVENTION."
2) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt Ordinance
No. 1859, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 8.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS."
STAFF ANALYSIS:
On September 3, 2014, Ordinance Nos. 1858 and 1859 were introduced for first
reading, as noted below:
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the text in its entirety and introduce on first reading by
title only Ordinance No. 1858, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.06 TO, AND AMENDING SECTION 14.24.020,
14.24.030 AND 14.24.060 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER WASTE PREVENTION;"
2) Waive the reading of the text in its entirety and introduce on first reading by title only
Item No. 2.G .
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1858 and 1859
September 17, 2014
Page 2 of 2
Ordinance No. 1859, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 8.60 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS;" and 3) Direct Staff to meet with
representatives from Desert Water Agency to determine procedural and administrative
processes for implementation of Chapter 8.60 Water Efficient Landscaping Regulations.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Lewin and carried
unanimously
This report provides for the City Council to waive further reading and adopt the
ordinance. The ordinance shall be effective 30-days from adoption.
mes Thompson David H. Ready, Es
City Clerk City Manager
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Attachments:Ordinance No. 1858
Ordinance No. 1859
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ORDINANCE NO. 1858
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.06 TO, AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 14.24.020, 14.24.030, AND
14.24.060 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER
WASTE PREVENTION.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance promotes water conservation and
establishes regulations for water conservation and water
waste, including penalties for violation.
WHEREAS, On January 17, 2014, Governor's Proclamation No. 1-17-2014 was issued,
declaring a State of Emergency to exist in California due to severe drought conditions,
noting that the state is experiencing record dry conditions, with 2014 projected to
become the driest year on record, and called on all Californians to reduce their water
usage by 20 percent;
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2014, the California Governor issued an executive order to
strengthen the state's ability to manage water and habitat effectively in drought
conditions and called on all Californians to redouble their efforts to conserve water. The
executive order finds that the continuous severe drought conditions present urgent
challenges across the state including water shortages in communities;
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2014, the California State Water Resources Control Board
adopted Resolution No. 2014-0038 adopting emergency regulations for statewide urban
water conservation; and
WHEREAS, water conservation is one of the easiest, most efficient and cost effective
ways to quickly reduce water demand and extend water supplies.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs ordains:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11.06 is added to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to
read:
Chapter 11.06
WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER WASTE PREVENTION
11.06.010 Findings.
11.06.020 Purpose and Intent.
11.06.030 Definitions.
11.06.040 Applicability.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1858
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.06 TO, AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 14.24.020, 14.24.030, AND
14.24.060 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER
WASTE PREVENTION.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance promotes water conservation and
establishes regulations for water conservation and water
waste, including penalties for violation.
WHEREAS, On January 17, 2014, Governor's Proclamation No. 1-17-2014 was
issued, declaring a State of Emergency to exist in California due to severe drought
conditions, noting that the state is experiencing record dry conditions, with 2014
projected to become the driest year on record, and called on all Californians to reduce
their water usage by 20 percent;
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2014, the California Governor issued an executive
order to strengthen the state's ability to manage water and habitat effectively in drought
conditions and called on all Californians to redouble their efforts to conserve water. The
executive order finds that the continuous severe drought conditions present urgent
challenges across the state including water shortages in communities;
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2014, the California State Water Resources Control
Board adopted Resolution No. 2014-0038 adopting emergency regulations for statewide
urban water conservation; and
WHEREAS, water conservation is one of the easiest, most efficient and cost
effective ways to quickly reduce water demand and extend water supplies.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs ordains:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11.06 is added to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to
read:
Chapter 11.06
WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER WASTE PREVENTION
11.06.010 Findings.
11.06.020 Purpose and Intent.
11.06.030 Definitions.
11.06.040 Applicability.
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11.06.050 Water Conservation Requirements.
11.06.060 Exceptions.
11.06.070 Drought Alert Requirements.
11.06.080 Violations.
11.06.010 Findings.
(a) A reliable supply of potable water is essential to the public health, safety and
welfare of the people and economy of the state of California, the southern California
region and the City of Palm Springs.
(b) The state of California, the Coachella Valley and the City of Palm Springs suffer
from periodic water shortages.
(c) An active water conservation program along with water waste prevention
regulations applicable to all sources and uses of water is essential to ensure a reliable
supply of water for drinking, sanitation and fire protection, and to protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
(d) A water conservation program and water waste prevention regulations are
necessary to mitigate effects of water shortages in the City of Palm Springs by reducing
water consumption by residents, businesses and visitors, while minimizing the hardship
caused to the general public to the greatest extent possible.
11.06.020 Purpose and Intent.
(a) The purposes of this Chapter are to increase the conservation of water and
provide regulation for the efficient use of potable water, prevent the unreasonable use of
water, and maximize the use of recycled water where practicable.
(b) This Chapter is intended solely to further the conservation of water. It is not
intended to implement or supersede any federal, state or local statute, ordinance or
regulation relating to protection of water quality or control of drainage or runoff.
(c) This Chapter does not modify, terminate or otherwise affect the water services,
water rates, or sewer services of any person.
11.06.030 Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases when used in this Chapter have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
"Person" means any natural person or persons, corporation, public or private entity,
governmental agency or institution, or any other user of water within the City.
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11.06.050 Water Conservation Requirements.
11.06.060 Exceptions.
11,06.070 Drought Alert Requirements.
11.06.080 Violations.
Section:
11.06.010 Findings.
(a) A reliable supply of potable water is essential to the public health, safety and
welfare of the people and economy of the state of California, the southern California
region and the City of Palm Springs.
(b) The state of California, the Coachella Valley and the City of Palm Springs suffer
from periodic water shortages.
(c) An active water conservation program along with water waste prevention
regulations applicable to all sources and uses of water is essential to ensure a reliable
supply of water for drinking, sanitation and fire protection, and to protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
(d) A water conservation program and water waste prevention regulations are
necessary to mitigate effects of water shortages in the City of Palm Springs by reducing
water consumption by residents, businesses and visitors, while minimizing the hardship
caused to the general public to the greatest extent possible.
11.06.020 Purpose and Intent.
(a) The purposes of this Chapter are to increase the conservation of water and
provide regulation for the efficient use of potable water, prevent the unreasonable use of
water, and maximize the use of recycled water where practicable.
(b) This Chapter is intended solely to further the conservation of water. It is not
intended to implement or supersede any federal, state or local statute, ordinance or
regulation relating to protection of water quality or control of drainage or runoff.
(c) This Chapter does not modify, terminate or otherwise affect the water services,
water rates, or sewer services of any person.
11.06.030 Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases when used in this Chapter have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
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"Positive action quick-release shutoff valve or nozzle" means a hand-held sprayer or
similar device that quickly, automatically and absolutely stops the flow of water when
the user stops exerting pressure.
"Pressure washer" means a water conserving cleaning device that emits not more than
three (3) gallons of water per minute.
"Recycled water" or "recycling system" means the capture, reclamation and reuse of
non-potable water for beneficial use.
"Water broom" means a water conserving sweeping device with spray jets that emit not
more than three (3) gallons of water per minute.
"Water-efficient" means a water conserving fixture, device or system that complies with
the water conservation standards of the most current edition of the California Plumbing
Code or, if no standard applies, is EPA WaterSense labeled or its equivalent. In no
case shall the fixture, device or system use more water than is indicated by the
standard stated in this section.
"Water recycling system" means a system that reclaims and reuses non-potable water.
"Water waste" means the use of potable water not in compliance with Section 11.06.050
of this code.
11.06.040 Applicability.
This Chapter is applicable to every person, commercial business, or other water
user, in the use of any water, within the City. The City Council may by Resolution,
exempt pilot programs or special programs of limited scope undertaken by the City or
undertaken in conjunction with the City's water provider.
11.06.050 Water Conservation Requirements.
Water waste is unlawful in the City of Palm Springs. The following water
conservation requirements shall apply to all persons:
(a) Watering hours and duration. No lawn or landscaped area shall be irrigated or
watered by any means between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on any day.
Above-ground spray irrigation or watering shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes per
irrigation station or area.
This subsection shall not apply to:
1. Drip irrigation systems.
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"Person" means any natural person or persons, corporation, public or private entity,
governmental agency or institution, or any other user of water within the City.
"Positive action quick-release shutoff valve or nozzle" means a hand-held sprayer or
similar device that quickly, automatically and absolutely stops the flow of water when
the user stops exerting pressure.
"Pressure washer" means a water conserving cleaning device that emits not more than
three (3) gallons of water per minute.
"Recycled water" or "recycling system" means the capture, reclamation and reuse of
non-potable water for beneficial use.
"Water broom" means a water conserving sweeping device with spray jets that emit not
more than three (3) gallons of water per minute.
"Water-efficient" means a water conserving fixture, device or system that complies with
the water conservation standards of the most current edition of the California Plumbing
Code or, if no standard applies, is EPA WaterSense labeled or its equivalent. In no
case shall the fixture, device or system use more water than is indicated by the
standard stated in this section.
"Water recycling system" means a system that reclaims and reuses non-potable water.
"Water waste" means the use of potable water not in compliance with Section 11.06.050
of this code.
11.06.040 Applicability.
This Chapter is applicable to every person, commercial business, or other water
user, in the use of any water, within the City. The City Council may by Resolution,
exempt pilot programs or special programs of limited scope undertaken by the City or
undertaken in conjunction with the City's water provider.
11.06.050 Water Conservation Requirements.
Water waste is unlawful in the City of Palm Springs. The following water
conservation requirements shall apply to all persons:
(a) Watering hours and duration. No lawn or landscaped area shall be irrigated or
watered by any means between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on any day.
Above-ground spray irrigation or watering shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes per
irrigation station or area.
This subsection shall not apply to:
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2. Use of a hand-held bucket or similar container.
3. Use of a hand-held hose equipped with a positive action quick-release
shutoff value or nozzle.
4. Irrigation necessary to establish newly planted low water usage plants.
5. Water expended for limited periods of time necessary for irrigation system
maintenance or leak repair.
6. Irrigation necessary to establish annual reseeding of seasonal grass and
planting seasonal color for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days after the reseeding
or the newly planted seasonal color.
(b) Over-watering. No lawn or landscaped area shall be irrigated or watered to the
point where excess water ponds, sprays or runs off the lawn or landscaped area onto
any walkways, sidewalks, driveways, streets, alleys, storm drains, adjacent property or
non-irrigated property.
(c) Irrigation during rainfall. No lawn or landscaped area shall be irrigated or
watered during rainfall.
(d) Landscape irrigation system maintenance. Landscape irrigation systems shall be
maintained to ensure water efficiency and shall be regularly inspected, maintained and
repaired to eliminate leaks and remove obstructions to water emission devices. System
maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, resetting the landscape clock monthly.
(e) Water fountains and decorative water features. No person shall operate a
fountain or other decorative water feature that does not recycle or recirculate the water
utilized by the device. Permits must be obtained for the drainage of water fountain and
decorative water features pursuant to Section 14.24.060 of this Code.
(f) Cleaning. No person shall use water to wash or clean any sidewalks, walkways,
patios, driveways, alleys, parking or similar areas, whether paved or unpaved; however,
use of water brooms, or pressure washers or similar low flow technology, recycled
water, or water recycling systems to clean these surfaces, is permitted. In no case shall
such water run off the property or drain onto any walkways, sidewalks, streets, alleys or
storm drains.
(g) Car Washing. No person shall use water to wash or clean any motorized or un-
motorized vehicle, including but not limited to truck, boat, van, bus, motorcycle, trailer or
similar vehicle except by use of a bucket or similar container or hand held hose
equipped with a positive action quick-release shutoff valve or nozzle. This subsection
shall not apply to any commercial car washing facility that uses a water recycling
system to capture or reuse water.
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1. Drip irrigation systems.
2. Use of a hand-held bucket or similar container.
3. Use of a hand-held hose equipped with a positive action quick-release
shutoff value or nozzle.
4. Irrigation necessary to establish newly planted low water usage plants.
5. Water expended for limited periods of time necessary for irrigation system
maintenance or leak repair.
6. Irrigation necessary to establish annual reseeding of seasonal grass and
planting seasonal color for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days after the reseeding
or the newly planted seasonal color.
(b) Over-watering. No lawn or landscaped area shall be irrigated or watered to the
point where excess water ponds, sprays or runs off the lawn or landscaped area onto
any walkways, sidewalks, driveways, streets, alleys, storm drains, adjacent property or
non-irrigated property.
(c) Irrigation during rainfall. No lawn or landscaped area shall be irrigated or
watered during rainfall.
(d) Landscape irrigation system maintenance. Landscape irrigation systems shall be
maintained to ensure water efficiency and shall be regularly inspected, maintained and
repaired to eliminate leaks and remove obstructions to water emission devices. System
maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, resetting the landscape clock monthly.
(e) Water fountains and decorative water features. No person shall operate a
fountain or other decorative water feature that does not recycle or recirculate the water
utilized by the device. Permits must be obtained for the drainage of water fountain and
decorative water features pursuant to Section 14.24.060 of this Code.
(f) Cleaning. No person shall use water to wash or clean any sidewalks, walkways,
patios, driveways, alleys, parking or similar areas, whether paved or unpaved; however,
use of water brooms, or pressure washers or similar low flow technology, recycled
water, or water recycling systems to clean these surfaces, is permitted; in
6uoh wateF FUR off the pmperty oF draiR GRtG aRy walkways, sidewalks streets, alleys 0
(g) Car Washing. No person shall use water to wash or clean any motorized or un-
motorized vehicle, including but not limited to truck, boat, van, bus, motorcycle, trailer or
similar vehicle except by use of a bucket or similar container or hand held hose
equipped with a positive action quick-release shutoff valve or nozzle. This subsection
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(h) Eating and drinking establishments shall only provide drinking water to
customers upon request.
(i) Hotels and motels shall provide customers the option of choosing not to have
towels and linens laundered daily and shall prominently display this option in each
bathroom and sleeping room using clear and easily understood language.
0) Water and leaks. No person shall:
1. Cause, permit or allow water to leak from any exterior or interior pipe,
hose or plumbing fixture.
2. Cause, permit or allow water to flow from any source on private or public
property onto walkways, sidewalks, streets, alleys or storm drains, except as a result of
rainfall or pumping excessive groundwater infiltration, such as by means of a sump
pump.
(k) Pools and spas. Permits must be obtained for the drainage of pools and spas
pursuant to Section 14.24.060 of this Code. Pools and spas shall be drained into the
public sewer system. It is unlawful to drain a pool or spa directly or indirectly into the
storm drainage system or public streets, roadways or gutters.
11.06.060 Exceptions.
The Water Conservation Requirements contained in Section 11.06.050 are not
applicable as follows:
1. For uses of water that are necessary to protect public health and safety or
for essential governmental services when such uses of water cannot be reduced.
2. Water used to comply with California Air Quality Management District dust
control regulations and requirements.
11.06.070 Drought Alert Requirements.
(a) The requirements of this Chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, the Desert
Water Agency Water Supply Plan for Emergency Supply Shortage, adopted by
Ordinance No. 45 of the Board of Directors of the Desert Water Agency, as may be
amended.
(b) The requirements of this Chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any
Federal or state Water Supply Plan or Regulation for Emergency Supply Shortage.
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shall not apply to any commercial car washing facility that uses a water recycling
system to capture or reuse water.
(h) Eating and drinking establishments shall only provide drinking water to
customers upon request.
(i) Hotels and motels shall provide customers the option of choosing not to have
towels and linens laundered daily and shall prominently display this option in each
bathroom and sleeping room using clear and easily understood language.
Q) Water and leaks. No person shall:
1. Cause, permit or allow water to leak from any exterior or interior pipe,
hose or plumbing fixture.
2. Cause, permit or allow water to flow from any source, without first being
put to productive use, on private or public property onto walkways, sidewalks, streets,
alleys or storm drains, except as a result of rainfall or pumping excessive groundwater
infiltration, such as by means of a sump pump.
For the purposes of this Subsection productive use shall mean, the use of
potable water for cleaning or irrigation in a manner to prevent runoff, over sprays or
other similar conditions onto an area not intended for cleaning or irrigation
(k) Pools and spas. Permits must be obtained for the drainage of pools and spas
pursuant to Section 14.24.060 of this Code. Pools and spas shall be drained into the
public sewer system. It is unlawful to drain a pool or spa directly or indirectly into the
storm drainage system or public streets, roadways or gutters. This subsection shall not
apply if the property is not connected to the public sewer system. Pools and spas may
be drained into the storm drain system if the property is not connected to the public
sewer system with a valid permit issued pursuant to Section 14.24.060 of this Code
11.06.060 Exceptions.
The Water Conservation Requirements contained in Section 11.06.050 are not
applicable as follows:
1. For uses of water that are necessary to protect public health and safety or
for essential governmental services when such uses of water cannot be reduced.
2. Water used to comply with California Air Quality Management District dust
control regulations and requirements.
11.06.070 Drought Alert Requirements.
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11.06.080 Violations.
(a) Any violation of this Chapter is a public nuisance, and may be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 11.72 of this code.
(b) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor
for each day in which such violation continues. Violations are punishable pursuant to
Sections 1.01.140 and 1 .01.150 and the administrative citation provisions of Chapter
1.06 of this code.
(c) The remedies provided for in this Section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all
other legal remedies, criminal or civil, which may be pursued by the City to address any
violation of this code or other public nuisance.
SECTION 2. Section 14.24.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
Except as expressly permitted by Chapter 11.06, Sections 14.24.030 and
14.24.060, no person shall use water upon any sidewalk, driveway, courtyard, service
yard, parkway, lawn or any private premises within the City for any purposes, in such a
manner that water is allowed to run into and accumulate in, or flow away in, the public
streets, roadways or gutters.
SECTION 3. Section 14.24.030 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
Between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., water may be used to cleanse paved
surfaces of public and private premises, using an approved device pursuant to Section
11.06.050(f) of this Code; provided it is used only in such quantity and with such
pressure necessary to remove dirt or foreign matter from the paved surfaces; and
provided that no grease, oil or other petroleum products are washed into the public
streets, roadways or gutters.
SECTION 4. Section 14.24.060 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
No person shall drain or permit to be drained, to a public sewer system any
swimming pool, spa, fountain, or decorative water feature owned or controlled by such
person, unless and until a permit to do so has been obtained from the Building Official.
Such permits shall be issued upon appropriate application therefor, accompanied by
such fee as may have been prescribed by resolution of the City Council, and upon the
Building Official determining that the time and place when and where such swimming
pool, spa, fountain, or decorative water feature draining will be allowed will not be
detrimental to the public interest or welfare, will not result in any undue hazard or
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(a) The requirements of this Chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, the Desert
Water Agency Water Supply Plan for Emergency Supply Shortage, adopted by
Ordinance No. 45 of the Board of Directors of the Desert Water Agency, as may be
amended.
(b) The requirements of this Chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any
Federal or state Water Supply Plan or Regulation for Emergency Supply Shortage.
11.06.080 Violations.
(a) Any violation of this Chapter is a public nuisance, and may be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 11.72 of this code.
(b) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor
for each day in which such violation continues. Violations are punishable pursuant to
Sections 1.01.140 and 1.01.150 and the administrative citation provisions of Chapter
1.06 of this code.
(c) The remedies provided for in this Section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all
other legal remedies, criminal or civil, which may be pursued by the City to address any
violation of this code or other public nuisance.
SECTION 2. Section 14.24.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
Except as expressly permitted by Chapter 11.06, Sections 14.24.030 and
14.24.060, no person shall use water upon any sidewalk, driveway, courtyard, service
yard, parkway, lawn or any private premises within the City for any purposes, in such a
manner that water is allowed to run into and accumulate in, or flow away in, the public
streets, roadways or gutters.
SECTION 3. Section 14.24.030 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
Between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., water may be used to cleanse paved
surfaces of public and private premises, using an approved device pursuant to Section
11.06.050(f) of this Code; provided it is used only in such quantity and with such
pressure necessary to remove dirt or foreign matter from the paved surfaces; and
provided that no grease, oil or other petroleum products are washed into the public
streets, roadways or gutters.
SECTION 4. Section 14.24.060 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
No person shall drain or permit to be drained, to a public sewer system any
swimming pool, spa, fountain, or decorative water feature owned or controlled by such
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inconvenience to the public, and will not result in any damage to public or private
property.
For the purposes of this Section, fountain or decorative water feature, means a
fountain or water feature in excess of 1,000 cubic feet of water.
SECTION 5. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September 2014.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 1858 is a full, true, and correct copy, and introduced by the
City Council at a regular meeting held September 3, 2014, and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on this September 17, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
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person, unless and until a permit to do so has been obtained from the Building Official.
Such permits shall be issued upon appropriate application therefor, accompanied by
such fee as may have been prescribed by resolution of the City Council, and upon the
Building Official determining that the time and place when and where such swimming
pool, spa, fountain, or decorative water feature draining will be allowed will not be
detrimental to the public interest or welfare, will not result in any undue hazard or
inconvenience to the public, and will not result in any damage to public or private
property.
For the purposes of this Section, fountain or decorative water feature, means a
fountain or water feature in excess of 1,000 cubic feet of water.
SECTION 5. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 17T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 1858 is a full, true, and correct copy, and introduced by the
City Council at a regular meeting held September 3, 2014, and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on this September 17, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
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ORDINANCE NO. 1859
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER
8.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance updates Chapter 8.60 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code relating to Water Efficient Landscaping
requirements pursuant to AB 1881 and the California
Department of State Resources Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8.60, entitled "Water Efficient Landscaping" of Title 8,
"Building and Construction", of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended
and restated in its entirety to read:
Chapter 8.60
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
Section:
8.60.010 Purpose.
8.60.020 Definitions.
8.60.030 Applicability.
8.60.040 Exemptions.
8.60.050 Landscape Document Package Filing Procedure.
8.60.060 Landscape Design Plan.
8.60.070 Irrigation Design Plan.
8.60.080 Certification of Project Completion.
8.60.090 Landscape Audit Schedules.
8.60.100 Fees for Initial Review and Program Monitoring.
8.60.110 Enforcement and Penalties.
8.60.120 Appeals.
8.60.010 Purpose.
(a) The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish minimum water efficient
landscape requirements for newly installed and rehabilitated landscapes. It is also the
purpose of this Chapter to implement these minimum requirements to meet the state of
California Code of Regulations Title 23. Water Division 2. Department of Water
ORDINANCE NO. 1859
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER
8.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance updates Chapter 8.60 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code relating to Water Efficient Landscaping
requirements pursuant to AB 1881 and the California
Department of State Resources Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8.60, entitled "Water Efficient Landscaping" of Title 8,
"Building and Construction", of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended
and restated in its entirety to read:
Chapter 8.60
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
Section:
8.60.010 Purpose.
8.60.020 Definitions.
8.60.030 Applicability.
8.60.040 Exemptions.
8.60.050 Landscape Document Package Filing Procedure.
8.60.060 Landscape Design Plan.
8.60.070 Irrigation Design Plan.
8.60.080 Certification of Project Completion.
8.60.090 Landscape Audit Schedules.
8.60.100 Fees for Initial Review and Program Monitoring.
8.60.110 Enforcement and Penalties.
8.60.120 Appeals.
8.60.010 Purpose.
(a) The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish minimum water efficient
landscape requirements for newly installed and rehabilitated landscapes. It is also the
purpose of this Chapter to implement these minimum requirements to meet the state of
California Code of Regulations Title 23. Water Division 2. Department of Water
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Resources Chapter 2.7 Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and the state of
California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, Reference: California Government
Code Sections 65591, 65593, 65596.
(b) The City Council determined the provisions of this Chapter more appropriately
address the specific needs of the City, and this Ordinance is more effective in
conserving water than the state Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient
Landscape ordinance.
(c) It is the intent of the City Council to promote water conservation through the
planning, design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes by the use of climate
appropriate plant material and efficient irrigation.
(d) These provisions are supplementary and additional to the subdivision and zoning
regulations of this Code and shall be read and construed as an integral part o the
regulations and controls established thereby.
8.60.020 Definitions.
The following words and terms used in this chapter shall be defined as follows:
(a) "Drip irrigation" means a method of irrigation where the water is applied slowly at
the base of plants without watering the open space between plants.
(b) "Estimated water use" means the annual total amount of water estimated to be
needed to keep the plants in the landscape healthy. It is based upon such factors as the
local evapotranspiration (ET) rate, the size of the landscaped area, the types of plants,
and the efficiency of the irrigation system.
(c) "Irrigation efficiency" means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially
used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from the
measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management
practices.
(d) "Irrigation System" means the network of piping, valves and irrigation heads.
(e) "Landscape irrigation audit" means a process to perform site inspections,
evaluate irrigation systems, and develop efficient irrigation schedules.
(f) "Landscaped area" means the entire parcel less the building footprint, driveways,
non-irrigated portions of the parking lots, hardscapes such as decks and patios, and
other nonporous areas.
(g) "Low volume Irrigation" means an irrigation method to distribute irrigation water
slowly in small volumes and targeting it to plants' root zones with no runoff or
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Resources Chapter 2.7 Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and the state of
California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, Reference: California Government
Code Sections 65591, 65593, 65596.
(b) The City Council determined the provisions of this Chapter more appropriately
address the specific needs of the City, and this Ordinance is more effective in
conserving water than the state Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient
Landscape ordinance.
(c) It is the intent of the City Council to promote water conservation through the
planning, design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes by the use of climate
appropriate plant material and efficient irrigation.
(d) These provisions are supplementary and additional to the subdivision and zoning
regulations of this Code and shall be read and construed as an integral part of the
regulations and controls established thereby.
8.60.020 Definitions.
The following words and terms used in this chapter shall be defined as follows:
(a) "Drip irrigation" means a method of irrigation where the water is applied slowly at
the base of plants without watering the open space between plants.
(b) "Estimated water use" means the annual total amount of water estimated to be
needed to keep the plants in the landscape healthy. It is based upon such factors as the
local evapotranspiration (ET) rate, the size of the landscaped area, the types of plants,
and the efficiency of the irrigation system.
(c) "Irrigation efficiency" means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially
used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from the
measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management
practices.
(d) "Irrigation System" means the network of piping, valves and irrigation heads.
(e) "Landscape irrigation audit" means a process to perform site inspections,
evaluate irrigation systems, and develop efficient irrigation schedules.
(f) "Landscaped area" means the entire parcel less the building footprint, driveways,
non-irrigated portions of the parking lots, hardscapes such as decks and patios, and
other nonporous areas.
(g) "Low volume Irrigation" means an irrigation method to distribute irrigation water
slowly in small volumes and targeting it to plants' root zones with no runoff or
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overshooting. Low volume irrigation systems include but are not limited to drip emitters,
tickle-"spider spray", micro spray-sprinklers, and or mist emitters.
(h) "Maximum water allowance" (MAWA) means, for the design purposes, the upper
limit of annual applied water for the established landscape area as specified in Div. 2,
Title 23, CA. Code of Reg., Chapter 7, Section 702. It is based upon the area's
reference evapotranspiration, ET adjustment factor, and the size of the landscaped
area.
(i) Micro-irrigation. See "drip irrigation."
0) "Qualified professional" means a person that has been certified by their
professional organization or as a person that has demonstrated knowledge and is
locally recognized among landscape architects due to long time experience as qualified.
(k) "Reclaimed water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for
non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation. Reclaimed water is not for human
consumption.
(1) "Rehabilitated landscape" means any re-landscaping project that requires a
permit.
(m) "Runoff' means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it
is applied and flows from the area.
(n) "Smart Controller' means an irrigation scheduling device which incorporates
either weather or soil moisture levels into the scheduling of irrigation times.
(o) "Turr' means a surface of earth containing mowed grass with roots.
(p) "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
(q) "Xeriscape" means the utilization of plants that are appropriate to the local
climate and do not require supplemental irrigation.
8.60.030 Applicability.
This Chapter shall apply to the following:
(a) New construction and rehabilitated landscapes for public agencies and private
development projects with a proposed cumulative landscape area equal to or greater
than 2,500 square feet. These include, but are not limited to, industrial, commercial,
public, quasi-public, institutional, residential common areas, multi-family residential
development and developer installed front yards;
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overshooting. Low volume irrigation systems include but are not limited to drip emitters,
tickle-"spider spray", micro spray-sprinklers, and or mist emitters.
(h) "Maximum water allowance" (MAWA) means, for the design purposes, the upper
limit of annual applied water for the established landscape area as specified in Div. 2,
Title 23, CA. Code of Reg., Chapter 7, Section 702. It is based upon the area's
reference evapotranspiration, ET adjustment factor, and the size of the landscaped
area.
(i) Micro-irrigation. See "drip irrigation."
(j) "Qualified professional" means a person that has been certified by their
professional organization or as a person that has demonstrated knowledge and is
locally recognized among landscape architects due to long time experience as qualified.
(k) "Reclaimed water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for
non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation. Reclaimed water is not for human
consumption.
(1) "Rehabilitated landscape" means any re-landscaping project that requires a
permit.
(m) "Runoff' means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it
is applied and flows from the area.
(n) "Smart Controller" means an irrigation scheduling device which incorporates
either weather or soil moisture levels into the scheduling of irrigation times.
(o) "Turf' means a surface of earth containing mowed grass with roots.
(p) "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
(q) "Xeriscape" means the utilization of plants that are appropriate to the local
climate and do not require supplemental irrigation.
8.60.030 Applicability.
This Chapter shall apply to the following:
(a) New construction and rehabilitated landscapes for public agencies and private
development projects with a proposed cumulative landscape area equal to or greater
than 2,500 square feet. These include, but are not limited to, industrial, commercial,
public, quasi-public, institutional, residential common areas, multi-family residential
development and developer installed front yards;
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(b) New construction of landscapes for single family residences which are
homeowner provided or contractor installed on behalf of the homeowner with a total
landscape area of equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet;
(c) New construction of landscapes for single family residences which are
homeowner provided or contractor installed on behalf of the homeowner with a total
landscape area of 2,500 to 5,000 square feet shall comply with the provisions of
8.06.060 and 8.06.070;
(d) New single family residential subdivisions where the front and/or side yards are
landscaped by the developer or contractor;
(e) All persons and properties as well as all pre-existing and newly installed or
rehabilitated landscape areas shall comply with the water conservation and water waste
prevention provisions in Chapter 11.06 of this Code.
8.60.040 Exemptions.
This chapter shall not apply to the following:
(a) Homeowner-provided landscaping at single-family projects with a total project
landscape area equal to or less than 2,500 square feet;
(b) Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.
8.60.050 Landscape document package filing procedure.
(a) Prior to the construction and installation of any new or rehabilitated landscaping
as specified in Section 8.60.030, a landscape document package shall be prepared and
submitted for review and approval. Approval shall be made through the landscape
application form provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning. The landscape
document package shall include the following elements:
(1) Water conservation concept statement;
(2) Calculation of maximum water allowance;
(3) Calculation of total estimated water use;
(4) Landscape design plan;
(5) Landscape grading plan;
(6) Irrigation design plan,
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(b) New construction of landscapes for single family residences which are
homeowner provided or contractor installed on behalf of the homeowner with a total
landscape area of equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet;
(c) New construction of landscapes for single family residences which are
homeowner provided or contractor installed on behalf of the homeowner with a total
landscape area of 2,500 to 5,000 square feet shall comply with the provisions of
8.06.060 and 8.06.070;
(d) New single family residential subdivisions where the front and/or side yards are
landscaped by the developer or contractor;
(e) All persons and properties as well as all pre-existing and newly installed or
rehabilitated landscape areas shall comply with the water conservation and water waste
prevention provisions in Chapter 11.06 of this Code.
8.60.040 Exemptions.
This chapter shall not apply to the following:
(a) Homeowner-provided landscaping at single-family projects with a total project
landscape area equal to or less than 2,500 square feet;
(b) Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.
8.60.050 Landscape document package filing procedure.
(a) Prior to the construction and installation of any new or rehabilitated landscaping
as specified in Section 8.60.030, a landscape document package shall be prepared and
submitted for review and approval. Approval shall be made through the landscape
application form provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning. The landscape
document package shall include the following elements:
(1) Water conservation concept statement;
(2) Calculation of maximum water allowance;
(3) Calculation of total estimated water use;
(4) Landscape design plan;
(5) Landscape grading plan;
(6) Irrigation design plan,
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(A) Showing the location, type and size of all components of the
irrigation system that will provide water to the landscape area, including, but not
limited to, controller, water lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing
devices, rain switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators and backflow devices.
(B) The irrigation water source and type (potable or recycled), point of
connection, the static water pressure at the point of connection, the application
rate in inches per hour and the design operating pressure in pounds per square
inch for each station.
(C) Irrigation schedule information including typical irrigation schedules
that demonstrate that landscape can thrive using the MAWA calculated as part of
that package. Include specification notes for routine inspection, repair and
replacement of equipment and state the party responsible for maintenance.
(7) Reclaimed water specifications;
(8) Irrigation water specifications;
(9) Soil analysis. (A soil analysis is recommended but not mandatory.)
(b) The landscape application shall be supplemented by additional plans and water
calculations, and submitted to the Desert Water Agency or the Coachella Valley Water
District, as applicable, with other pertinent information to adequately address all
applicable aspects of the application.
(c) Once the project is approved by the applicable water authority, the department of
planning and zoning shall review applications and approve, conditionally approve or
deny such application and shall assure conformity with this chapter. At the discretion of
the director of planning and zoning department, the planning commission may consider
and render decisions on landscape applications.
(d) All landscape and irrigation plans for private development projects shall be in
conformance with this Chapter and shall be prepared by a registered landscape
architect or other qualified professional in a related field and be installed by a licensed
contractor, except as provided elsewhere in this Section.
(e) All public agency projects are not required to be prepared by a landscape
architect or installed by a landscape contractor or other qualified professional.
However, all public agency projects shall be in compliance with the approved plans and
installed correctly to specifications and standards approved by the City and in
compliance with this Chapter.
8.60.055 Maintenance schedule.
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(A) Showing the location, type and size of all components of the
irrigation system that will provide water to the landscape area, including, but not
limited to, controller, water lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing
devices, rain switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators and backflow devices.
(B) The irrigation water source and type (potable or recycled), point of
connection, the static water pressure at the point of connection, the application
rate in inches per hour and the design operating pressure in pounds per square
inch for each station.
(C) Irrigation schedule information including typical irrigation schedules
that demonstrate that landscape can thrive using the MAWA calculated as part of
that package. Include specification notes for routine inspection, repair and
replacement of equipment and state the party responsible for maintenance.
(7) Reclaimed water specifications;
(8) Irrigation water specifications;
(9) Soil analysis. (A soil analysis is recommended but not mandatory.)
(b) The landscape application shall be supplemented by additional plans and water
calculations, and submitted to the Desert Water Agency or the Coachella Valley Water
District, as applicable, with other pertinent information to adequately address all
applicable aspects of the application.
(c) Once the project is approved by the applicable water authority, the department of
planning and zoning shall review applications and approve, conditionally approve or
deny such application and shall assure conformity with this chapter. At the discretion of
the director of planning and zoning department, the planning commission may consider
and render decisions on landscape applications.
(d) All landscape and irrigation plans for private development projects shall be in
conformance with this Chapter and shall be prepared by a registered landscape
architect or other qualified professional in a related field and be installed by a licensed
contractor, except as provided elsewhere in this Section.
(e) All public agency projects are not required to be prepared by a landscape
architect or installed by a landscape contractor or other qualified professional.
However, all public agency projects shall be in compliance with the approved plans and
installed correctly to specifications and standards approved by the City and in
compliance with this Chapter.
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(a) Landscape and irrigation system shall be maintained to ensure water efficiency.
A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to, checking, adjusting
and repairing irrigation equipment, resetting the time clocks monthly, aerating and
dethatching turf areas, replenishing mulch, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding all planted
areas.
(b) Whenever possible, repair of irrigation equipment shall be done with originally
specified materials or their equivalents.
8.60.060 Landscape design plan.
A landscape design plan satisfying the design guidelines outlined in the
landscape application shall be submitted as a part of the landscape document package.
Guideline objectives are to ensure that future landscaping projects are designed and
constructed to the highest level of aesthetic values and water efficiency, and to make
wise water management viable and easy.
(a) Turf Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to all projects that are
required to submit a landscape design package to the City for approval:
(1) Turf shall not be used on slopes greater than 25 percent where the toe of
the slope is adjacent to an impermeable surface.
(2) Only low volume irrigation shall be used for turf in a landscape area where
any dimension of the landscape area is six feet or less wide.
(3) On commercial, industrial or multi-family landscape no turf shall be
installed in a median, parking lot island or parkway unless, if determined by the
planning director, limited use of turf is necessary to provide safe access for
pedestrians leaving a parked vehicle to reach the sidewalk.
(4) On commercial, industrial or multifamily landscape no turf shall be
installed on any portion of the site that is inaccessible or unusable to a person
who uses the site.
(5) On commercial or industrial projects, turf shall be limited to a maximum of
fifteen percent (15%) of the total landscaped area.
(6) On single family residences, turf shall be limited to a maximum of 15
percent of the total landscaped area. This restriction shall only apply to the front
and side street frontage yards.
(7) An athletic field, park, golf course, cemetery or other similar use shall be
designed to limit the use of turf to only those areas where it is essential for the
operation of the facility, as determined by the planning director. Areas where turf
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8.60.055 Maintenance schedule.
(a) Landscape and irrigation system shall be maintained to ensure water efficiency.
A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to, checking, adjusting
and repairing irrigation equipment, resetting the time clocks monthly, aerating and
dethatching turf areas, replenishing mulch, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding all planted
areas.
(b) Whenever possible, repair of irrigation equipment shall be done with originally
specified materials or their equivalents.
8.60.060 Landscape design plan.
A landscape design plan satisfying the design guidelines outlined in the
landscape application shall be submitted as a part of the landscape document package.
Guideline objectives are to ensure that future landscaping projects are designed and
constructed to the highest level of aesthetic values and water efficiency, and to make
wise water management viable and easy.
(a) Turf Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to all projects that are
required to submit a landscape design package to the City for approval:
(1) Turf shall not be used on slopes greater than 25 percent where the toe of
the slope is adjacent to an impermeable surface.
(2) Only low volume irrigation shall be used for turf in a landscape area where
any dimension of the landscape area is six feet or less wide.
(3) On commercial, industrial or multi-family landscape no turf shall be
installed in a median, parking lot island or parkway unless, if determined by the
planning director, limited use of turf is necessary to provide safe access for
pedestrians leaving a parked vehicle to reach the sidewalk.
(4) On commercial, industrial or multifamily landscape no turf shall be
installed on any portion of the site that is inaccessible or unusable to a peFSGR
who uses the site
(5) On commercial or industrial projects, turf shall be limited to a maximum of
fifteen percent (15%) of the total landscaped area-
(6) On single family residences, turf shall be limited to a maximum of 15
percent of the total landscaped area. This restriction shall only apply to the front
and side street frontage yards.
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is not essential to the operation of the facility shall be landscaped with plants with
lower water use requirements than turf.
(8) No turf shall be allowed in a landscape area that cannot be efficiently
irrigated, or where overspray and run off cannot be avoided.
(b) Plant materials. Plant materials shall be selected utilizing the Lush and Efficient
Landscape Guidelines, published by the Coachella Valley Water District. A copy of the
Coachella Valley Water District Plant Materials shall be on file at the department of
planning and zoning for public inspection and review.
8.60.070 Irrigation design plan.
(a) An irrigation satisfying the design guidelines outlined in the landscape application
shall be submitted as part of the landscape document package. Where irrigation water
is taken from the domestic water supply, separate landscape water meters shall be
installed for all projects except single-family homes or any project with a landscaped
area of less than two thousand five hundred square feet or as directed by the domestic
water purveyor. When irrigation water is from a well, the well shall be metered per the
requirements of the water purveyor having jurisdiction.
(b) The irrigation design plan shall be drawn on project base sheets. The irrigation
design plan shall be separate from, but use the same format as the landscape design
plan.
(c) The following techniques and practices shall be incorporated into the design of
irrigation systems
(1) The irrigation system shall be designed to conform to the hydrozones of
the plants specified in the planting plan.
(2) The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, over spray, low
head drainage and other similar conditions where irrigation water flows or sprays
onto area not intended for irrigation and use low volume irrigation for mulched
areas wherever feasible.
(3) Portions of irrigation systems containing slopes greater than 25 percent
shall utilize a precipitation rate of 0.75 inches per hour or less to prevent runoff.
(4) Sprinkler heads and other low emission devices shall be selected based
on what is appropriate for the plant type in the hydrozone and shall have
matched precipitation rates unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's
recommendations.
(5) Sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible
distribution uniformity.
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(7) An athletic field, park, golf course, cemetery or other similar use shall be
designed to limit the use of turf to only those areas where it is essential for the
operation of the facility, as determined by the planning director. Areas where turf
is not essential to the operation of the facility shall be landscaped with plants with
lower water use requirements than turf.
(8) No turf shall be allowed in a landscape area that cannot be efficiently
irrigated, or where overspray and run off cannot be avoided.
(b) Plant materials. Plant materials shall be selected utilizing the Lush and Efficient
Landscape Guidelines, published by the Coachella Valley Water District. A copy of the
Coachella Valley Water District Plant Materials shall be on file at the department of
planning and zoning for public inspection and review.
8.60.070 Irrigation design plan.
(a) An irrigation satisfying the design guidelines outlined in the landscape application
shall be submitted as part of the landscape document package. Where irrigation water
is taken from the domestic water supply, separate landscape water meters shall be
installed for all projects except single-family homes or any project with a landscaped
area of less than two thousand five hundred square feet or as directed by the domestic
water purveyor. When irrigation water is from a well, the well shall be metered per the
requirements of the water purveyor having jurisdiction.
(b) The irrigation design plan shall be drawn on project base sheets. The irrigation
design plan shall be separate from, but use the same format as the landscape design
plan.
(c) The following techniques and practices shall be incorporated into the design of
irrigation systems
(1) The irrigation system shall be designed to conform to the hydrozones of
the plants specified in the planting plan.
(2) The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, over spray, low
head drainage and other similar conditions where irrigation water flows or sprays
onto area not intended for irrigation and use low volume irrigation for mulched
areas wherever feasible.
(3) Portions of irrigation systems containing slopes greater than 25 percent
shall utilize a precipitation rate of 0.75 inches per hour or less to prevent runoff.
(4) Sprinkler heads and other low emission devices shall be selected based
on what is appropriate for the plant type in the hydrozone and shall have
matched precipitation rates unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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(6) The system shall provide that only low volume irrigation is used to irrigate
any vegetation within 36 inches of an impermeable surface unless the adjacent
impermeable surfaces are designed and constructed to cause water to drain
entirely into landscaped areas.
(7) The irrigation system shall be regulated by means of a smart controller
(either evapotranspiration, weather based, soil moisture based or similar.).
(8) Irrigation projects equal or greater than 5,000 square feet shall include the
installation of a master valve and flow sensor to prevent water waste associated
with mainline breaks and other failures.
(9) Water calculations shall include an evapotranspiration factor of .5.
(10) Trees shall be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundcover and
turf.
8.60.080 Certification of project completion.
(a) For all private development projects, a licensed landscape architect, installing
licensed contractor, or other qualified professional in a related field shall conduct a final
field observation and shall provide a certificate of completion. The certificate shall
specifically indicate that plants were installed as specified. The installing contractor shall
certify that the irrigation system was installed as designed pursuant to the approved
plan.
(b) Certification shall be accomplished by completing a certificate of completion and
delivering it to the city planning department and to the owner of record.
8.60.090 Landscape audit schedules.
(a) Existing landscaped areas that are irrigated with groundwater that are over sixty
thousand square feet in planted area shall have an irrigation audit within five years of
the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. The audit shall be submitted
to the water authority for review and approval. Those subject to an audit are public
agencies, schools, cemeteries, public parks, commercial uses, golf courses, common
areas, greenbelts, and multifamily housing with common area.
(b) Water audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape water auditor in
accordance with the current edition of the landscape irrigation auditor handbook as
provided by the state of California Landscape Water Management Program.
(c) A landscape project is exempted from a water audit if the water use is less than
the maximum water use allowance during the previous twelve months. To qualify for
exemption the owner must submit a request for exemption with square footage
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(5) Sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible
distribution uniformity.
(6) The system shall provide that only low volume irrigation is used to irrigate
any vegetation within 36 inches of an impermeable surface unless the adjacent
impermeable surfaces are designed and constructed to cause water to drain
entirely into landscaped areas.
(7) The irrigation system shall be regulated by means of a smart controller
(either evapotranspiration, weather based, soil moisture based or similar.).
(8) Irrigation projects equal or greater than 5,000 square feet shall include the
installation of a master valve and flow sensor to prevent water waste associated
with mainline breaks and other failures.
(9) Water calculations shall include an evapotranspiration factor of .5.
(10) Trees shall be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundcover and
turf.
8.60.080 Certification of project completion.
(a) For all private development projects, a licensed landscape architect, installing
licensed contractor, or other qualified professional in a related field shall conduct a final
field observation and shall provide a certificate of completion. The certificate shall
specifically indicate that plants were installed as specified. The installing contractor shall
certify that the irrigation system was installed as designed pursuant to the approved
plan.
(b) Certification shall be accomplished by completing a certificate of completion and
delivering it to the city planning department and to the owner of record.
8.60.090 Landscape audit schedules.
(a) Existing landscaped areas that are irrigated with groundwater that are over sixty
thousand square feet in planted area shall have an irrigation audit within five years of
the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. The audit shall be submitted
to the water authority for review and approval. Those subject to an audit are public
agencies, schools, cemeteries, public parks, commercial uses, golf courses, common
areas, greenbelts, and multifamily housing with common area.
(b) Water audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape water auditor in
accordance with the current edition of the landscape irrigation auditor handbook as
provided by the state of California Landscape Water Management Program.
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(acreage) of property including the amount of water used during the previous twelve
months and certified by the water purveyor having jurisdiction.
(d) An appeal may be filed with the department of planning and zoning regarding
ordinary high water use caused by a line breakage or some type of occurrence which
results in unavoidable water usage to exceed standards. An appeal shall include
information regarding water usage the previous year, current year, proof of failure and
repair bill. An appeal shall be filed pursuant to Section 8.60.120 of this Code.
8.60.100 Fees for initial review and program monitoring.
The following fees are determined to be necessary to cover the costs of
reviewing landscape applications and monitoring landscape irrigation audits and shall
be imposed on the subject applicant, property owner, or designee.
(a) The city council, by resolution, shall establish the amount of the landscape
application fee in accordance with applicable law.
(b) A landscape application fee shall be due at the time of initial project application
submission to the city.
(c) The water authority may require every five years the project owner to cause a
landscape irrigation audit to be completed by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
The sole cost of the water audit will be borne by other than the water purveyor having
jurisdiction.
(d) If a landscape application is not submitted prior to the start of landscape
construction work, for those persons required to submit an application, a late submittal
fee of twice the review fee shall be required.
8.60.110 Enforcement and penalties.
For the purposes of ensuring that persons comply with the provisions of this
chapter, the city may, following written notices to subject property owner(s), initiate
enforcement action(s) against such property owner(s) or designer(s), which
enforcement actions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Revocation of a landscape application;
(b) Withholding issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy or building permit;
(c) Issuance of a stop work order;
(d) In addition to any other remedies for violation of city ordinances in force, the city
may bring and maintain any action permitted by law to restrain, correct or abate any
violation of this chapter, and in the event that legal action is brought by the city,
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(c) A landscape project is exempted from a water audit if the water use is less than
the maximum water use allowance during the previous twelve months. To qualify for
exemption the owner must submit a request for exemption with square footage
(acreage) of property including the amount of water used during the previous twelve
months and certified by the water purveyor having jurisdiction.
(d) An appeal may be filed with the department of planning and zoning regarding
ordinary high water use caused by a line breakage or some type of occurrence which
results in unavoidable water usage to exceed standards. An appeal shall include
information regarding water usage the previous year, current year, proof of failure and
repair bill. An appeal shall be filed pursuant to Section 8.60.120 of this Code.
8.60.100 Fees for initial review and program monitoring.
The following fees are determined to be necessary to cover the costs of
reviewing landscape applications and monitoring landscape irrigation audits and shall
be imposed on the subject applicant, property owner, or designee.
(a) The city council, by resolution, shall establish the amount of the landscape
application fee in accordance with applicable law.
(b) A landscape application fee shall be due at the time of initial project application
submission to the city.
(c) The water authority may require every five years the project owner to cause a
landscape irrigation audit to be completed by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
The sole cost of the water audit will be borne by other than the water purveyor having
jurisdiction.
(d) If a landscape application is not submitted prior to the start of landscape
construction work, for those persons required to submit an application, a late submittal
fee of twice the review fee shall be required.
8.60.110 Enforcement and penalties.
For the purposes of ensuring that persons comply with the provisions of this
chapter, the city may, following written notices to subject property owner(s), initiate
enforcement action(s) against such property owner(s) or designer(s), which
enforcement actions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Revocation of a landscape application;
(b) Withholding issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy or building permit;
(c) Issuance of a stop work order;
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reasonable attorney's fees and court costs shall be awarded to the city and shall
constitute a debt owed by the violator to the city. The city may place a lien on the
affected property in the event any debts so incurred are not timely paid.
8.60.120 Appeals.
A person aggrieved by an action taken by the city may appeal the action
pursuant to Chapter 2.05 of this Code.
SECTION 2. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be
deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section,
subsection and clauses shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 4. The amendment to the regulations is categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15304 (Minor Land Alterations).
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September 2014.
STEPHEN P. POLIGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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Page 10
(d) In addition to any other remedies for violation of city ordinances in force, the city
may bring and maintain any action permitted by law to restrain, correct or abate any
violation of this chapter, and in the event that legal action is brought by the city,
reasonable attorney's fees and court costs shall be awarded to the city and shall
constitute a debt owed by the violator to the city. The city may place a lien on the
affected property in the event any debts so incurred are not timely paid.
8.60.120 Appeals.
A person aggrieved by an action taken by the city may appeal the action
pursuant to Chapter 2.05 of this Code.
SECTION 2. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be
deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section,
subsection and clauses shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 4. The amendment to the regulations is categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15304 (Minor Land Alterations).
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September 2014.
STEPHEN P. POLIGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1859 is a full, true, and correct copy, and introduced
by the City Council at a regular meeting held September 3, 2014, and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council held on this September 17, 2014, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
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Page 11
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1859 is a full, true, and correct copy, and introduced
by the City Council at a regular meeting held September 3, 2014, and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council held on this September 17, 2014, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
NOTIFICATION
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City Council
Meeting Date: September 17, 2014
Subject: Ordinance No. 1858 and 1859
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Ordinance Summaries were published in the Desert Sun
on October 1, 2014.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Kathie Hart, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Ordinance Summaries were posted at City Hall,
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive, on the exterior legal notice posting board and in the Office
of the City Clerk on September 29, 2014.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
IL4 zy cV
Kathie Hart, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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I am over the age of 18 years old, a citizen of the United
States and not a party to, or have interest in this matter.
I hereby certify that the attached advertisement appeared
in said newspaper(set in type not smaller than non pariel)
in each and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit:
Newspaper: The Desert Sun
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ORDINANCE NO. 1858
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.06 TO, AND AMENDING
SECTIONS 14.24.020, 14.24.030, AND 14.24.060 OF, THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING WATER
CONSERVATION AND WATER WASTE PREVENTION.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance promotes water conservation and establishes
regulations for water conservation. and water waste, including
penalties for violation.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1859
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 8.60 OF
THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance updates Chapter 8.60 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code relating to Water Efficient Landscaping
requirements pursuant to AB 1881 and the California Department of
State Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that
Ordinance Nos. 1858 and 1859 are full, true, and correct copies, and introduced by the City
Council at a regular meeting held September 3, 2014, and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council held on this September 17, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
d ES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
ity of Palm Springs, California
ORDINANCE NO. 1858
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.06 TO, AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 14.24.020, 14.24.030, AND
14.24.060 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER
WASTE PREVENTION.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance promotes water conservation and
establishes regulations for water conservation and water
waste, including penalties for violation.
WHEREAS, On January 17, 2014, Governor's Proclamation No. 1-17-2014 was
issued, declaring a State of Emergency to exist in California due to severe drought
conditions, noting that the state is experiencing record dry conditions, with 2014
projected to become the driest year on record, and called on all Californians to reduce
their water usage by 20 percent;
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2014, the California Governor issued an executive
order to strengthen the state's ability to manage water and habitat effectively in drought
conditions and called on all Californians to redouble their efforts to conserve water. The
executive order finds that the continuous severe drought conditions present urgent
challenges across the state including water shortages in communities;
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2014, the California State Water Resources Control
Board adopted Resolution No. 2014-0038 adopting emergency regulations for statewide
urban water conservation; and
WHEREAS, water conservation is one of the easiest, most efficient and cost
effective ways to quickly reduce water demand and extend water supplies.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs ordains:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11.06 is added to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to
read:
Chapter 11.06
WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER WASTE PREVENTION
11.06.010 Findings.
11.06.020 Purpose and Intent.
11.06.030 Definitions.
11.06.040 Applicability.
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11.06.050 Water Conservation Requirements.
11.06.060 Exceptions.
11.06.070 Drought Alert Requirements.
11.06.080 Violations.
Section:
11.06.010 Findings.
(a) A reliable supply of potable water is essential to the public health, safety and
welfare of the people and economy of the state of California, the southern California
region and the City of Palm Springs.
(b) The state of California, the Coachella Valley and the City of Palm Springs suffer
from periodic water shortages.
(c) An active water conservation program along with water waste prevention
regulations applicable to all sources and uses of water is essential to ensure a reliable
supply of water for drinking, sanitation and fire protection, and to protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
(d) A water conservation program and water waste prevention regulations are
necessary to mitigate effects of water shortages in the City of Palm Springs by reducing
water consumption by residents, businesses and visitors, while minimizing the hardship
caused to the general public to the greatest extent possible.
11.06.020 Purpose and Intent.
(a) The purposes of this Chapter are to increase the conservation of water and
provide regulation for the efficient use of potable water, prevent the unreasonable use of
water, and maximize the use of recycled water where practicable.
(b) This Chapter is intended solely to further the conservation of water. It is not
intended to implement or supersede any federal, state or local statute, ordinance or
regulation relating to protection of water quality or control of drainage or runoff.
(c) This Chapter does not modify, terminate or otherwise affect the water services,
water rates, or sewer services of any person.
11.06.030 Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases when used in this Chapter have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
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"Person" means any natural person or persons, corporation, public or private entity,
governmental agency or institution, or any other user of water within the City.
"Positive action quick-release shutoff valve or nozzle" means a hand-held sprayer or
similar device that quickly, automatically and absolutely stops the flow of water when
the user stops exerting pressure.
"Pressure washer" means a water conserving cleaning device that emits not more than
three (3) gallons of water per minute.
"Recycled water or 'recycling system" means the capture, reclamation and reuse of
non-potable water for beneficial use.
"Water broom" means a water conserving sweeping device with spray jets that emit not
more than three (3) gallons of water per minute.
"Water-efficient" means a water conserving fixture, device or system that complies with
the water conservation standards of the most current edition of the California Plumbing
Code or, if no standard applies, is EPA WaterSense labeled or its equivalent. In no
case shall the fixture, device or system use more water than is indicated by the
standard stated in this section.
"Water recycling system" means a system that reclaims and reuses non-potable water.
"Water waste" means the use of potable water not in compliance with Section 11.06.050
of this code.
11.06.040 Applicability.
This Chapter is applicable to every person, commercial business, or other water
user, in the use of any water, within the City. The City Council may by Resolution,
exempt pilot programs or special programs of limited scope undertaken by the City or
undertaken in conjunction with the City's water provider.
11.06.050 Water Conservation Requirements.
Water waste is unlawful in the City of Palm Springs. The following water
conservation requirements shall apply to all persons:
(a) Watering hours and duration. No lawn or landscaped area shall be irrigated or
watered by any means between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on any day.
Above-ground spray irrigation or watering shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes per
irrigation station or area.
This subsection shall not apply to:
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1. Drip irrigation systems.
2. Use of a hand-held bucket or similar container.
3. Use of a hand-held hose equipped with a positive action quick-release
shutoff value or nozzle.
4. Irrigation necessary to establish newly planted low water usage plants.
5. Water expended for limited periods of time necessary for irrigation system
maintenance or leak repair.
6. Irrigation necessary to establish annual reseeding of seasonal grass and
planting seasonal color for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days after
the reseeding or the newly planted seasonal color.
(b) Over-watering. No lawn or landscaped area shall be irrigated or watered to the
point where excess water ponds, sprays or runs off the lawn or landscaped area onto
any walkways, sidewalks, driveways, streets, alleys, storm drains, adjacent property or
non-irrigated property.
(c) Irrigation during rainfall. No lawn or landscaped area shall be irrigated or
watered during rainfall.
(d) Landscape irrigation system maintenance. Landscape irrigation systems shall be
maintained to ensure water efficiency and shall be regularly inspected, maintained and
repaired to eliminate leaks and remove obstructions to water emission devices. System
maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, resetting the landscape clock monthly.
(e) Water fountains and decorative water features. No person shall operate a
fountain or other decorative water feature that does not recycle or recirculate the water
utilized by the device. Permits must be obtained for the drainage of water fountain and
decorative water features pursuant to Section 14.24.060 of this Code.
(f) Cleaning. No person shall use water to wash or clean any sidewalks, walkways,
patios, driveways, alleys, parking or similar areas, whether paved or unpaved; however,
use of water brooms, or pressure washers or similar low flow technology, recycled
water, or water recycling systems to clean these surfaces, is permitted.
(g) Car Washing. No person shall use water to wash or clean any motorized or un-
motorized vehicle, including but not limited to truck, boat, van, bus, motorcycle, trailer or
similar vehicle except by use of a bucket or similar container or hand held hose
equipped with a positive action quick-release shutoff valve or nozzle. This subsection
shall not apply to any commercial car washing facility that uses a water recycling
system to capture or reuse water.
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(h) Eating and drinking establishments shall only provide drinking water to
customers upon request.
(i) Hotels and motels shall provide customers the option of choosing not to have
towels and linens laundered daily and shall prominently display this option in each
bathroom and sleeping room using clear and easily understood language.
(j) Water and leaks. No person shall:
1. Cause, permit or allow water to leak from any exterior or interior pipe,
hose or plumbing fixture.
2. Cause, permit or allow water to flow from any source, without first being
put to productive use, on private or public property onto walkways, sidewalks, streets,
alleys or storm drains, except as a result of rainfall or pumping excessive groundwater
infiltration, such as by means of a sump pump.
For the purposes of this Subsection productive use shall mean, the use of
potable water for cleaning or irrigation in a manner to prevent runoff, over sprays or
other similar conditions onto an area not intended for cleaning or irrigation.
(k) Pools and spas. Permits must be obtained for the drainage of pools and spas
pursuant to Section 14.24.060 of this Code. Pools and spas shall be drained into the
public sewer system. It is unlawful to drain a pool or spa directly or indirectly into the
storm drainage system or public streets, roadways or gutters. This subsection shall not
apply if the property is not connected to the public sewer system. Pools and spas may
be drained into the storm drain system if the property is not connected to the public
sewer system with a valid permit issued pursuant to Section 14.24.060 of this Code.
11.06.060 Exceptions.
The Water Conservation Requirements contained in Section 11 .06.050 are not
applicable as follows:
1. For uses of water that are necessary to protect public health and safety or
for essential governmental services when such uses of water cannot be reduced.
2. Water used to comply with California Air Quality Management District dust
control regulations and requirements.
11.06.070 Drought Alert Requirements.
(a) The requirements of this Chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, the Desert
Water Agency Water Supply Plan for Emergency Supply Shortage, adopted by
Ordinance No. 45 of the Board of Directors of the Desert Water Agency, as may be
amended.
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Page 6
(b) The requirements of this Chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any
Federal or state Water Supply Plan or Regulation for Emergency Supply Shortage.
11.06.080 Violations.
(a) Any violation of this Chapter is a public nuisance, and may be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 11.72 of this code.
(b) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor
for each day in which such violation continues. Violations are punishable pursuant to
Sections 1.01.140 and 1.01.150 and the administrative citation provisions of Chapter
1.06 of this code.
(c) The remedies provided for in this Section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all
other legal remedies, criminal or civil, which may be pursued by the City to address any
violation of this code or other public nuisance.
SECTION 2. Section 14.24.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
Except as expressly permitted by Chapter 11.06, Sections 14.24.030 and
14.24.060, no person shall use water upon any sidewalk, driveway, courtyard, service
yard, parkway, lawn or any private premises within the City for any purposes, in such a
manner that water is allowed to run into and accumulate in, or flow away in, the public
streets, roadways or gutters.
SECTION 3. Section 14.24.030 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
Between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., water may be used to cleanse paved
surfaces of public and private premises, using an approved device pursuant to Section
11.06.050(f) of this Code; provided it is used only in such quantity and with such
pressure necessary to remove dirt or foreign matter from the paved surfaces; and
provided that no grease, oil or other petroleum products are washed into the public
streets, roadways or gutters.
SECTION 4. Section 14.24.060 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
No person shall drain or permit to be drained, to a public sewer system any
swimming pool, spa, fountain, or decorative water feature owned or controlled by such
person, unless and until a permit to do so has been obtained from the Building Official.
Such permits shall be issued upon appropriate application therefor, accompanied by
such fee as may have been prescribed by resolution of the City Council, and upon the
Building Official determining that the time and place when and where such swimming
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pool, spa, fountain, or decorative water feature draining will be allowed will not be
detrimental to the public interest or welfare, will not result in any undue hazard or
inconvenience to the public, and will not result in any damage to public or private
property.
For the purposes of this Section, fountain or decorative water feature, means a
fountain or water feature in excess of 1,000 cubic feet of water.
SECTION 5. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
THIS 17T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 1858 is a full, true, and correct copy, and introduced by the
City Council at a regular meeting held September 3, 2014, and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on this September 17, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills, Mayor
Pro Tem Hutcheson and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
ORDINANCE NO. 1859
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER
8.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance updates Chapter 8.60 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code relating to Water Efficient Landscaping
requirements pursuant to AB 1881 and the California
Department of State Resources Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8.60, entitled "Water Efficient Landscaping" of Title 8,
"Building and Construction", of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended
and restated in its entirety to read:
Chapter 8.60
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
Section:
8.60.010 Purpose.
8.60.020 Definitions.
8.60.030 Applicability.
8.60.040 Exemptions.
8.60.050 Landscape Document Package Filing Procedure.
8.60.060 Landscape Design Plan.
8.60.070 Irrigation Design Plan.
8.60.080 Certification of Project Completion.
8.60.090 Landscape Audit Schedules.
8.60.100 Fees for Initial Review and Program Monitoring.
8.60.110 Enforcement and Penalties.
8.60.120 Appeals.
8.60.010 Purpose.
(a) The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish minimum water efficient
landscape requirements for newly installed and rehabilitated landscapes. It is also the
purpose of this Chapter to implement these minimum requirements to meet the state of
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Resources Chapter 2.7 Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and the state of
California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, Reference: California Government
Code Sections 65591, 65593, 65596.
(b) The City Council determined the provisions of this Chapter more appropriately
address the specific needs of the City, and this Ordinance is more effective in
conserving water than the state Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient
Landscape ordinance.
(c) It is the intent of the City Council to promote water conservation through the
planning, design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes by the use of climate
appropriate plant material and efficient irrigation.
(d) These provisions are supplementary and additional to the subdivision and zoning
regulations of this Code and shall be read and construed as an integral part of the
regulations and controls established thereby.
8.60.020 Definitions.
The following words and terms used in this chapter shall be defined as follows:
(a) "Drip irrigation" means a method of irrigation where the water is applied slowly at
the base of plants without watering the open space between plants.
(b) "Estimated water use" means the annual total amount of water estimated to be
needed to keep the plants in the landscape healthy. It is based upon such factors as the
local evapotranspiration (ET) rate, the size of the landscaped area, the types of plants,
and the efficiency of the irrigation system.
(c) "Irrigation efficiency" means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially
used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from the
measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management
practices.
(d) "Irrigation System" means the network of piping, valves and irrigation heads.
(e) "Landscape irrigation audit" means a process to perform site inspections,
evaluate irrigation systems, and develop efficient irrigation schedules.
(f) "Landscaped area" means the entire parcel less the building footprint, driveways,
non-irrigated portions of the parking lots, hardscapes such as decks and patios, and
other nonporous areas.
(g) "Low volume Irrigation" means an irrigation method to distribute irrigation water
slowly in small volumes and targeting it to plants' root zones with no runoff or
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overshooting. Low volume irrigation systems include but are not limited to drip emitters,
tickle-"spider spray', micro spray-sprinklers, and or mist emitters.
(h) "Maximum water allowance" (MAWA) means, for the design purposes, the upper
limit of annual applied water for the established landscape area as specified in Div. 2,
Title 23, CA. Code of Reg., Chapter 7, Section 702. It is based upon the area's
reference evapotranspiration, ET adjustment factor, and the size of the landscaped
area.
(i) Micro-irrigation. See "drip irrigation."
0) "Qualified professional" means a person that has been certified by their
professional organization or as a person that has demonstrated knowledge and is
locally recognized among landscape architects due to long time experience as qualified.
(k) "Reclaimed water' means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for
non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation. Reclaimed water is not for human
consumption.
(1) "Rehabilitated landscape" means any re-landscaping project that requires a
permit.
(m) "Runoff' means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it
is applied and flows from the area.
(n) "Smart Controller" means an irrigation scheduling device which incorporates
either weather or soil moisture levels into the scheduling of irrigation times.
(o) "Turf' means a surface of earth containing mowed grass with roots.
(p) "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
(q) "Xeriscape" means the utilization of plants that are appropriate to the local
climate and do not require supplemental irrigation.
8.60.030 Applicability.
This Chapter shall apply to the following:
(a) New construction and rehabilitated landscapes for public agencies and private
development projects with a proposed cumulative landscape area equal to or greater
than 2,500 square feet. These include, but are not limited to, industrial, commercial,
public, quasi-public, institutional, residential common areas, multi-family residential
development and developer installed front yards;
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(b) New construction of landscapes for single family residences which are
homeowner provided or contractor installed on behalf of the homeowner with a total
landscape area of equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet;
(c) New construction of landscapes for single family residences which are
homeowner provided or contractor installed on behalf of the homeowner with a total
landscape area of 2,500 to 5,000 square feet shall comply with the provisions of
8.06.060 and 8.06.070;
(d) New single family residential subdivisions where the front and/or side yards are
landscaped by the developer or contractor;
(e) All persons and properties as well as all pre-existing and newly installed or
rehabilitated landscape areas shall comply with the water conservation and water waste
prevention provisions in Chapter 11.06 of this Code.
8.60.040 Exemptions.
This chapter shall not apply to the following:
(a) Homeowner-provided landscaping at single-family projects with a total project
landscape area equal to or less than 2,500 square feet;
(b) Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.
8.60.050 Landscape document package filing procedure.
(a) Prior to the construction and installation of any new or rehabilitated landscaping
as specified in Section 8.60.030, a landscape document package shall be prepared and
submitted for review and approval. Approval shall be made through the landscape
application form provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning. The landscape
document package shall include the following elements:
(1) Water conservation concept statement;
(2) Calculation of maximum water allowance;
(3) Calculation of total estimated water use;
(4) Landscape design plan;
(5) Landscape grading plan;
(6) Irrigation design plan,
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(A) Showing the location, type and size of all components of the
irrigation system that will provide water to the landscape area, including, but not
limited to, controller, water lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing
devices, rain switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators and backflow devices.
(B) The irrigation water source and type (potable or recycled), point of
connection, the static water pressure at the point of connection, the application
rate in inches per hour and the design operating pressure in pounds per square
inch for each station.
(C) Irrigation schedule information including typical irrigation schedules
that demonstrate that landscape can thrive using the MAWA calculated as part of
that package. Include specification notes for routine inspection, repair and
replacement of equipment and state the party responsible for maintenance.
(7) Reclaimed water specifications;
(8) Irrigation water specifications;
(9) Soil analysis. (A soil analysis is recommended but not mandatory.)
(b) The landscape application shall be supplemented by additional plans and water
calculations, and submitted to the Desert Water Agency or the Coachella Valley Water
District, as applicable, with other pertinent information to adequately address all
applicable aspects of the application.
(c) Once the project is approved by the applicable water authority, the department of
planning and zoning shall review applications and approve, conditionally approve or
deny such application and shall assure conformity with this chapter. At the discretion of
the director of planning and zoning department, the planning commission may consider
and render decisions on landscape applications.
(d) All landscape and irrigation plans for private development projects shall be in
conformance with this Chapter and shall be prepared by a registered landscape
architect or other qualified professional in a related field and be installed by a licensed
contractor, except as provided elsewhere in this Section.
(e) All public agency projects are not required to be prepared by a landscape
architect or installed by a landscape contractor or other qualified professional.
However, all public agency projects shall be in compliance with the approved plans and
installed correctly to specifications and standards approved by the City and in
compliance with this Chapter.
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8.60.055 Maintenance schedule.
(a) Landscape and irrigation system shall be maintained to ensure water efficiency.
A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to, checking, adjusting
and repairing irrigation equipment, resetting the time clocks monthly, aerating and
dethatching turf areas, replenishing mulch, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding all planted
areas.
(b) Whenever possible, repair of irrigation equipment shall be done with originally
specified materials or their equivalents.
8.60.060 Landscape design plan.
A landscape design plan satisfying the design guidelines outlined in the
landscape application shall be submitted as a part of the landscape document package.
Guideline objectives are to ensure that future landscaping projects are designed and
constructed to the highest level of aesthetic values and water efficiency, and to make
wise water management viable and easy.
(a) Turf Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to all projects that are
required to submit a landscape design package to the City for approval:
(1) Turf shall not be used on slopes greater than 25 percent where the toe of
the slope is adjacent to an impermeable surface.
(2) Only low volume irrigation shall be used for turf in a landscape area where
any dimension of the landscape area is six feet or less wide.
(3) On commercial, industrial or multi-family landscape no turf shall be
installed in a median, parking lot island or parkway unless, if determined by the
planning director, limited use of turf is necessary to provide safe access for
pedestrians leaving a parked vehicle to reach the sidewalk.
(4) On commercial, industrial or multifamily landscape no turf shall be
installed on any portion of the site that is inaccessible.
(5) On commercial or industrial projects, turf shall be limited to a maximum of
fifteen percent (15%) of the total landscaped area.
(6) On single family residences, turf shall be limited to a maximum of 15
percent of the total landscaped area. This restriction shall only apply to the front
and side street frontage yards.
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(7) An athletic field, park, golf course, cemetery or other similar use shall be
designed to limit the use of turf to only those areas where it is essential for the
operation of the facility, as determined by the planning director. Areas where turf
is not essential to the operation of the facility shall be landscaped with plants with
lower water use requirements than turf.
(8) No turf shall be allowed in a landscape area that cannot be efficiently
irrigated, or where overspray and run off cannot be avoided.
(b) Plant materials. Plant materials shall be selected utilizing the Lush and Efficient
Landscape Guidelines, published by the Coachella Valley Water District. A copy of the
Coachella Valley Water District Plant Materials shall be on file at the department of
planning and zoning for public inspection and review.
8.60.070 Irrigation design plan.
(a) An irrigation satisfying the design guidelines outlined in the landscape application
shall be submitted as part of the landscape document package. Where irrigation water
is taken from the domestic water supply, separate landscape water meters shall be
installed for all projects except single-family homes or any project with a landscaped
area of less than two thousand five hundred square feet or as directed by the domestic
water purveyor. When irrigation water is from a well, the well shall be metered per the
requirements of the water purveyor having jurisdiction.
(b) The irrigation design plan shall be drawn on project base sheets. The irrigation
design plan shall be separate from, but use the same format as the landscape design
plan.
(c) The following techniques and practices shall be incorporated into the design of
irrigation systems
(1) The irrigation system shall be designed to conform to the hydrozones of
the plants specified in the planting plan.
(2) The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, over spray, low
head drainage and other similar conditions where irrigation water flows or sprays
onto area not intended for irrigation and use low volume irrigation for mulched
areas wherever feasible.
(3) Portions of irrigation systems containing slopes greater than 25 percent
shall utilize a precipitation rate of 0.75 inches per hour or less to prevent runoff.
(4) Sprinkler heads and other low emission devices shall be selected based
on what is appropriate for the plant type in the hydrozone and shall have
matched precipitation rates unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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(5) Sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible
distribution uniformity.
(6) The system shall provide that only low volume irrigation is used to irrigate
any vegetation within 36 inches of an impermeable surface unless the adjacent
impermeable surfaces are designed and constructed to cause water to drain
entirely into landscaped areas.
(7) The irrigation system shall be regulated by means of a smart controller
(either evapotranspiration, weather based, soil moisture based or similar.).
(8) Irrigation projects equal or greater than 5,000 square feet shall include the
installation of a master valve and flow sensor to prevent water waste associated
with mainline breaks and other failures.
(9) Water calculations shall include an evapotranspiration factor of .5.
(10) Trees shall be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundcover and
turf.
8.60.080 Certification of project completion.
(a) For all private development projects, a licensed landscape architect, installing
licensed contractor, or other qualified professional in a related field shall conduct a final
field observation and shall provide a certificate of completion. The certificate shall
specifically indicate that plants were installed as specified. The installing contractor shall
certify that the irrigation system was installed as designed pursuant to the approved
plan.
(b) Certification shall be accomplished by completing a certificate of completion and
delivering it to the city planning department and to the owner of record.
8.60.090 Landscape audit schedules.
(a) Existing landscaped areas that are irrigated with groundwater that are over sixty
thousand square feet in planted area shall have an irrigation audit within five years of
the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. The audit shall be submitted
to the water authority for review and approval. Those subject to an audit are public
agencies, schools, cemeteries, public parks, commercial uses, golf courses, common
areas, greenbelts, and multifamily housing with common area.
(b) Water audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape water auditor in
accordance with the current edition of the landscape irrigation auditor handbook as
provided by the state of California Landscape Water Management Program.
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(c) A landscape project is exempted from a water audit if the water use is less than
the maximum water use allowance during the previous twelve months. To qualify for
exemption the owner must submit a request for exemption with square footage
(acreage) of property including the amount of water used during the previous twelve
months and certified by the water purveyor having jurisdiction.
(d) An appeal may be filed with the department of planning and zoning regarding
ordinary high water use caused by a line breakage or some type of occurrence which
results in unavoidable water usage to exceed standards. An appeal shall include
information regarding water usage the previous year, current year, proof of failure and
repair bill. An appeal shall be filed pursuant to Section 8.60.120 of this Code.
8.60.100 Fees for initial review and program monitoring.
The following fees are determined to be necessary to cover the costs of
reviewing landscape applications and monitoring landscape irrigation audits and shall
be imposed on the subject applicant, property owner, or designee.
(a) The city council, by resolution, shall establish the amount of the landscape
application fee in accordance with applicable law.
(b) A landscape application fee shall be due at the time of initial project application
submission to the city.
(c) The water authority may require every five years the project owner to cause a
landscape irrigation audit to be completed by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
The sole cost of the water audit will be borne by other than the water purveyor having
jurisdiction.
(d) If a landscape application is not submitted prior to the start of landscape
construction work, for those persons required to submit an application, a late submittal
fee of twice the review fee shall be required.
8.60.110 Enforcement and penalties.
For the purposes of ensuring that persons comply with the provisions of this
chapter, the city may, following written notices to subject property owner(s), initiate
enforcement action(s) against such property owner(s) or designer(s), which
enforcement actions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Revocation of a landscape application;
(b) Withholding issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy or building permit;
(c) Issuance of a stop work order;
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(d) In addition to any other remedies for violation of city ordinances in force, the city
may bring and maintain any action permitted by law to restrain, correct or abate any
violation of this chapter, and in the event that legal action is brought by the city,
reasonable attorney's fees and court costs shall be awarded to the city and shall
constitute a debt owed by the violator to the city. The city may place a lien on the
affected property in the event any debts so incurred are not timely paid.
8.60.120 Appeals.
A person aggrieved by an action taken by the city may appeal the action
pursuant to Chapter 2.05 of this Code.
SECTION 2. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be
deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section,
subsection and clauses shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 4. The amendment to the regulations is categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15304 (Minor Land Alterations).
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September 2014.
STEPHEN P. POLIGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 1859 is a full, true, and correct copy, and introduced by the
City Council at a regular meeting held September 3, 2014, and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on this September 17, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills, Mayor
Pro Tern Hutcheson and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California