1. (a) There are two options for compliance with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance:

   1. (1) Prescriptive compliance option as described in Sections 491.4(a), 492, and 494(a); or
   2. (2) Performance compliance option as described in Sections 491.4(b), 493, and 494(b).
2. (b) An applicant may comply with either the prescriptive or performance compliance option for any new construction project with a landscape area between 500 and 2,500 square feet.
3. (c) An applicant shall use the performance compliance option for any landscape project with a landscape area of 2,500 square feet, or greater.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 65596 and 65596.5, Government Code. Reference: Sections 65593, 65596 and 65596.5, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-2-2025; operative 1-2-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 1).