1. (a) Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule shall be submitted with the Certificate of Completion Package.

2. (b) A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to, routine inspection; auditing, adjustment, and repair of the irrigation system and its components; aerating and dethatching turfgrass areas; topdressing with compost, replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; weeding in all landscape areas; and removing obstructions to emission devices.

   1. (1) Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
3. (c) Repair of all irrigation equipment shall be done with replacement parts for the originally installed components or their equivalents, or with components that improve the average irrigation system efficiency.
4. (d) A project applicant is encouraged to implement established landscape industry sustainable Best Practices for all landscape maintenance activities.

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).