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10090071 SI 32E Landscaping Ordinance Appendix A APPENDIX A - LANDSCAPE WATER EFFICIENCY CHECKLIST LANDSCAPE WATER-EFFICIENCY CHECKLIST Community Development Department 10300 Torre Avenue 408.777.3308/Fax 408.777.3333 Cupertino, CA 95014 OV 1 planning@cupertino.org CUPERTINO �I 1 http://cu—pertino.org/plannin Applicant Name: �7AEO iJ T " ' Email: S 1, A"'00 Project Site Address: M-1 �� '�C F{ ©R l V E Phone: Total LandscapeLandscape area: All the planting areas, turf areas, and water Area(square feet): 2 ZJV 6 `S features in a landscape installation.The landscape area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways,parking lots,decks,patios,gravel or stone walks, Turf Area: 3 6 6 S other pervious or non-pervious hardscepes, and other non- irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open 1. (� spaces and existing wildland vegetation). Non-Turf Plant Area: `�� S.�} - Turf: A ground cover surface consisting of non-native grass species that is customarily mowed. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, red fescue,and tall Special Landscape Area: fescue are examples of cool-season turf grasses. Bermuda Water Feature Wet Surface Area: grass,kikuyu grass,seashore paspalism,St.Augustine grass, If>10%of landscaped area,water budget calcis- zoysia grass,and buffalo grass are warm-season turf grasses. lation required with landscape project submittal. See reverse side for other definitions. NOTE: If landscape area exceeds 2,500 sq.ft.,a landscape project submittal shall be required. If no landscaping is proposed,enter "0"above and proceed directly to the signature block at the bottom of this form Landscape Parameter Requirements Project Compliance Turf Total turf area shall not exceed 25%of the landscape 12ryes ❑No area,or 1,250 square feet,whichever is lesser in area. no,Water budget calculation required with landscape project submittal] All portions of turf areas shall be wider than eight(8)feel Yes Turf(if utilized)is limited to slopes not exceeding 15%. Yes Non-Turf At least 80%of non-turf area shall consist of native or Yes ❑ No low water use plants. no,Water budget calculation require with landscape project submittal] Hydrozones Plants with similar water needs shall be grouped within Yes ❑ No hydrozones. Each hydrozone shall be controlled by a [Plants can be grouped per separate valve. /Table 14.15.050(C)] Irrigation System Systems shall be designed and maintained'to minimize ryyes (3 No water waste(e.g.,runoff,low head drainage,overspray). IT Low-volume irrigation shall be utilized in non-turf areas. Irrigation shall only occur between the hours of 8:00 pm [If no,Provide explanation on back] and 10:00 am Soil A minimum of eight(8)inches of non-compacted topsoil Yes ❑ No shall be available in planted areas. [If no,Provide explanation on back] Soil amendments,such as compost or fertilizer,shall be ❑ No appropriately added according to the soil conditions at es Q� the project site and based on what is appropriate for the (VVVV/If no,Provide explanation on back selected plants. [ P ) Mulch A minimum two(2)-inch layer of mulch-shallbe appliedYes ❑ No on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas,except in areas of direct seeding application Lg.hydro-seed). [If no,Provide explanation on back] I am aware of available informational resources regarding native and low water use plants,irrigation efficiency,and other aspects o water-efficient landscaping. I certify that the information provided on this checklist is correct,and the installed landscape complies with the requirements of Chapter 14.2A.I also uncle tend that any changes to the project will necessitate a new checklist. Signature of property owner o onzed sentative Date 2010 S-25 Appendix A Cupertino-Streets, Sidewalks and Landscaping 32F This checklist implements the requirements of Chapter 14.15,Landscape Ordinance,of the Cupertino Municipal Code. The responses provided will be evaluated to determine whether the proposed landscape is generally consistent with the ordinance's water-effidency goals. Applicant Comments Use additional paper if necessary �4✓v`C� c co��v�J : t7 pal .c .J -� 2 D t ( . Staff Evaluation Staff Comments Approved Not Approved , ��✓`� � J 7 2 2 20 i I Signature Ciate Select Definitions Hydrozone: A portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non-irrigated. Low-volume irrigation The application of irrigation water through a system of tubing or lateral lines and low-volume emitters such as drip and bubblers. Certain rotary emitters desisted for hi hly efficient water distribution,and situated to irrigate low water use plants,may also be included in this definition at the discretion of the Planning Office. Low water use plant A plant species whose demonstrated water needs are compatible with local climate and soil conditions such that regular supplemental irrigation is not required to sustain theplant after it has be- come established. Any species classified as"very low water use"and'low water use' by WUCOLS,having a regionally adjusted plant factor of 0.0 through 0.3,shall be categorically deemed a low water use plant. Native plant. A plant indigenous to a specific area of consideration. For the purpose of this division,the team will refer to plants indigenous to the coastal ranges of Central and Northern California,and more specifical- ly to such plants that are suited to the ecology of the present or historic natural community of the project's vicinity. Special landscape area: An area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants,areas irrigated with re- cycled water,water features using recycled water and areas dedicated to active play such as parks,sports fields,golf courses,and where turf provides a playing surface. Turf: A ground cover surface consisting of non-native grass species that is customarily mowed. Annual blue- grass,Kentucky bluegrass,perennial ryegrass,red fescue,and tall fescue are examples of cool-season turf grasses. Bermuda grass,kikuyu grass,seashore paspalum,St.Augustine grass,zoysia grass,and buffalo grass are warm-season turf grasses. Water feature: A landscape design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include ponds,fountains,waterfalls and artificial streams. Also includes spas and swim- ming pools that are ancillary to single-family,two-family and multi-family residential uses. Wet surface area: The surface area of that portion of a water feature that functions to contain water,such as the water surface of a swimming pool,spa,or garden pond. For a fountain or other feature with flowing water, wet surface area shall be measured as a two dimensional plane bounded by the perimeter of the area where water has been designed to flow. 2010 S-25