APPROPRIATE USE OF PLANTS
THE SMART IRRIGATION NETWORK
MWELO is directed to local agencies
The local agency may designate another agency, such as a water purveyor to assume some or all of the responsibilities of enforcing a water efficient landscape ordinance
Must be agreed upon by all agencies involved
Water agencies get credit toward CUWCC BMPs
The local agency may designate another agency, such as a water purveyor to assume some or all of the responsibilities of enforcing a water efficient landscape ordinance
Must be agreed upon by all agencies involved
Water agencies get credit toward CUWCC BMPs
The Role of Purveyors
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To establish a structure for designing,
installing, maintaining and managing
water efficient landscapes in new and
rehabilitated projects.
Reduce water use to the lowest practical amount and set an upper limit that shall note be exceeded.
To establish provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention for established landscapes.
Promote the value and benefits of landscapes while recognizing the need to use water and other resources efficiently.
Reduce water use to the lowest practical amount and set an upper limit that shall note be exceeded.
To establish provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention for established landscapes.
Promote the value and benefits of landscapes while recognizing the need to use water and other resources efficiently.
The Purpose of MWELO
MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE (MWELO) PROVISIONS
Any plants may be used selected for
the landscape, providing the Estimated
Applied Water Use recommended for the project site does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance
The following is highly recommended:
(a) Protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation.
(b) Selection of water efficient plants.
(c) Selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinance or tree shading guidelines.
(d) Selection of plants from local and
regional landscape program plant lists
Plants shall be selected and planted
appropriately based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site.
Applied Water Use recommended for the project site does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance
The following is highly recommended:
(a) Protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation.
(b) Selection of water efficient plants.
(c) Selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinance or tree shading guidelines.
(d) Selection of plants from local and
regional landscape program plant lists
Plants shall be selected and planted
appropriately based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site.
Weather-based irrigation controllers, soil
moisture based controllers or
other self-adjusting irrigation controllers, shall be required for all irrigation systems.
Sensors (e.g., rain, freeze, wind, etc.), either integral or auxiliary, that suspend irrigation operation during unfavorable weather conditions shall be required on all irrigation systems, as appropriate for local climatic conditions
Irrigation scheduling shall incorporate the use of evapotranspiration data such as those from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) weather stations or other validated weather data or soil moisture monitoring system to apply the appropriate levels of water for different climates.
Overhead irrigation shall be scheduled between 8:00PM and 10:00AM, unless weather conditions are unfavorable.
Avoid irrigating during times of high wind or high temperature.
other self-adjusting irrigation controllers, shall be required for all irrigation systems.
Sensors (e.g., rain, freeze, wind, etc.), either integral or auxiliary, that suspend irrigation operation during unfavorable weather conditions shall be required on all irrigation systems, as appropriate for local climatic conditions
Irrigation scheduling shall incorporate the use of evapotranspiration data such as those from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) weather stations or other validated weather data or soil moisture monitoring system to apply the appropriate levels of water for different climates.
Overhead irrigation shall be scheduled between 8:00PM and 10:00AM, unless weather conditions are unfavorable.
Avoid irrigating during times of high wind or high temperature.
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEMS &
IRRIGATION SCHEDULES
The irrigation system shall be designed to
prevent runoff, low head drainage,
overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, hardscapes walks, roadways, or structures.
Installation of turf on slopes greater than 4:1 shall not be permitted
Installation of long, narrow, or irregularly shaped turf , landscape and median areas
less than eight (8) feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or other low volume irrigation technology.
Irrigated areas (including turf) within 24 inches of non-permeable hardscape shall be irrigated with drip irrigation or subsurface irrigation technology.
overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, hardscapes walks, roadways, or structures.
Installation of turf on slopes greater than 4:1 shall not be permitted
Installation of long, narrow, or irregularly shaped turf , landscape and median areas
less than eight (8) feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or other low volume irrigation technology.
Irrigated areas (including turf) within 24 inches of non-permeable hardscape shall be irrigated with drip irrigation or subsurface irrigation technology.
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26873 Sierra Highway, #140, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661.250.9035 - 888.770.AQUA
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26873 Sierra Highway, #140, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661.250.9035 - 888.770.AQUA
info@aquasave.us