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Reducing the Portion of High Water Use Plants in the Landscape (Section 492.4) The maximum amount of water that can be applied to a landscape has been reduced from 70% of the reference evapotranspiration (ETo) to 55% for applicable residential landscape projects; and to 45% of ETo for non-residential projects. This water allowance reduction reduces the proportion of the landscape that can be planted with high water use plants, such as turf. The water allowance for non-residential areas used for specific functions, such as recreation and edible gardens, has not been changed by this update. Additionally, median strips cannot be landscaped with high water use plants. City Direction with Adoption of 2015 MWELO with BFB City staff is committed to supporting the State's efforts to reduce long-term potable water supply demands. Even prior to the adoption of the 2009 MWELO, staff developed community programs to support efficient irrigation education for residential and non- residential water customers. In addition, the City's current Recycled Water Program is estimated to reduce the City's potable water demand by 10% once complete. The Community Development Department will ensure compliance with the 2015 MWELO reporting requirements by reviewing Planning applications at project intake to determine whether the landscape components of each project meet the MWELO thresholds. If a project meets the MWELO thresholds, the City will require the project applicant to submit documentation of MWELO compliance prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. These requirements will be established in the conditions of project approval. The project data collected at plan intake and documentation collected prior to issuance of a Building Permit will be used to satisfy the reporting requirements. Submitted b : Submitted by: Appr ve y: Steve K atrick Kathleen YdTchak Nelson Fialho Director of Engineering Interim Director of City Manager Operation Services Attachments: 1. Proposed Resolution--A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pleasanton Adopting the State's 2015 Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance in Conjunction with the Council's Previous Adoption of the Bay Friendly Basics' Landscape Guidelines Page 4 of 4